Antique violin attic find what’s it worth?

Bottle · Apr 24, 2020

Found this recently. Cleaned up a little. No markings but has to be old. Any ideas French or German and what year?

mojjax · Apr 24, 2020

Some times there would be a paper label inside . you should shine a flashlight through the cleff slits .

nleroux · Apr 24, 2020

From the F holes it appears to be in the style of a German Strad copy from the early 1900's to 1930. If you really want to know more, take very good, well lit close up pictures of the F holes, purfling (2 tone decorative stripe around the front and back panels), the scroll (both sides and back), the back of the neck so as to see any repairs or splices.

These would help in valuing the instrument. As Mojjax stated, look in the F holes with a flashlight for a label. It will most certainly not be a Stadivarius even if it says so. but if it's dated or not that would be informative. The instrument is in good shape and has been protected at least. Good luck and if you're interested in selling, I'd certainly entertain a discussion.

Bottle · Apr 25, 2020

trdking · Apr 25, 2020

You Have missed the money shot once again. Take photos of the scroll top sides and back. ( The scroll is the end where the tuning pins are)

TheHarleyMan2 · Apr 25, 2020

Clearly it had a repair at the heal and body that was poorly done and not set properly. Look through both F holes and a good light to look inside. Still an interesting find. Was a bow and case with it?

Here is a few links. The second and third link give better information.

https://ourpastimes.com/how-to-find-who-made-my-violin-12293819.html

Identifying and Appraising Violin Family Instruments

Identifying and Appraising Violin Family Instruments