years ego found it, is from a friend in mexico...
pon1 Jr. Member Feb 19, 2009 20 0 May 25, 2010 #1 years ego found it, is from a friend in mexico... Amazon Forum Fav 👍 Family Maps of Hinds County, Mississippi, Deluxe Edition - Grab it through Amazon! Attachments violin 3.jpg 265.5 KB · Views: 594 violin 2.jpg 187.7 KB · Views: 546 violin 5.jpg 156.3 KB · Views: 673
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OP OP pon1 Jr. Member Feb 19, 2009 20 0 May 25, 2010 Thread starter #2 my friend is a dowser , he was using a L rod'' to find that ''old violin''....
S stefen Guest May 25, 2010 #3 Stradivarius? There are certain items in this world that may be questionable as to authenticity... It looks old and used...maybe neglected...missing parts...and could be the real thing...... Is it worth millions or just good for barroom bets...You need to have an expert appraiser's opinion... There are those here on TN that can play a violin, and those that just fiddle around...and those that appreciate the sound...
Stradivarius? There are certain items in this world that may be questionable as to authenticity... It looks old and used...maybe neglected...missing parts...and could be the real thing...... Is it worth millions or just good for barroom bets...You need to have an expert appraiser's opinion... There are those here on TN that can play a violin, and those that just fiddle around...and those that appreciate the sound...
OtakuDude Full Member Apr 16, 2007 218 440 Monee, IL May 26, 2010 #4 I think the label in the third pic reads "Made in China". Seriously though, I believe all legit labels for 'Strads' were hand signed and that one looks decidedly pre-printed.
I think the label in the third pic reads "Made in China". Seriously though, I believe all legit labels for 'Strads' were hand signed and that one looks decidedly pre-printed.
Noodle Bronze Member Jul 20, 2005 2,278 35 N Louisiana Detector(s) used Ace 250 May 26, 2010 #5 Many violins say "Stradivarius" inside. It's a style, not "made by." Looks like it's been through some hard times and missing many parts. Wouldn't be hard to repair it, though. Just takes patience.
Many violins say "Stradivarius" inside. It's a style, not "made by." Looks like it's been through some hard times and missing many parts. Wouldn't be hard to repair it, though. Just takes patience.
Jeep Bronze Member Mar 27, 2008 1,556 17 32°46′58″N 96°48′14″W Detector(s) used My other detector is a helicopter Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting May 26, 2010 #6 Looks to be a Karl Hofner Antonius Stradivarius Czech Violin, Could be from the 1800's The marking are look to be Karl Hofner and the label if I am reading it right is from Czechoslovakia. Need the dimensions to tell if it is 3/4 size or full size. These sell in better condition in the 200 buck range. Still a nice find, I like it Lots of copies in those days and the vintage KH Diamond had a violin in the middle but was usually well defined. Could just be the pic quality. Could be a Kutna Hora from the 1920's. Lots of violins came out of czech before the made in China craze. I get the feeling that a true appraisal may cost you more then the value.
Looks to be a Karl Hofner Antonius Stradivarius Czech Violin, Could be from the 1800's The marking are look to be Karl Hofner and the label if I am reading it right is from Czechoslovakia. Need the dimensions to tell if it is 3/4 size or full size. These sell in better condition in the 200 buck range. Still a nice find, I like it Lots of copies in those days and the vintage KH Diamond had a violin in the middle but was usually well defined. Could just be the pic quality. Could be a Kutna Hora from the 1920's. Lots of violins came out of czech before the made in China craze. I get the feeling that a true appraisal may cost you more then the value.
Noodle Bronze Member Jul 20, 2005 2,278 35 N Louisiana Detector(s) used Ace 250 May 26, 2010 #7 Can you see if there is a "stick" standing up inside? If so, don't touch it.