Field Violins

German Violin ca. 1890

Jerry — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 19:16:34 +0000

An unlabeled violin with an amazingly sweet, clear, and slightly-dark tone that fills the room. It appears to be German in it’s origin.

Cello ca. 1900

Jerry — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 19:20:54 +0000

A very well-made cello that is possibly French. It has a deep, rich tone and would be an excellent instrument for a more advanced player.

German Violin ca. 1830

Jerry — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 19:00:48 +0000

A fine old violin with a full arch and a full, clean and clear dark sound. Excellent skill is demonstrated in the fine details of this violin. There is a repair label by J. Adolph Krug, Detroit, Michigan, 1911.

Amati Model ca. 1890 — SOLD

Jerry — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 18:27:20 +0000

An old very “antiqued” violin based on the Amati model possibly made in Budapest….perhaps Prague. Has a very good “open” sound with good projection.

Saxony/Bohemian Guarnarius Model ca. 1900

Jerry — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 18:12:09 +0000

A Guarnarius model violin from the region along the border of Saxony and Bohemia (Markneukirchen, Kingenthal, Schonbach). A strong focused sound mid-range between dark and bright.

French Violin by Jerome Thibouville-lamy ca. 1880

Jerry — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 18:03:47 +0000

A very “plain” violin with a surprising sound. A late-19th century violin made by a maker from JTL Mirecourt France.

French Violin by Jerome Thibouville-Lamy ca. 1880

Jerry — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 15:54:32 +0000

A very “plain” violin with an wonderful old sound. Made by the JTL company in France in the late 19th century.

JOHANNES EBERLE copy of Antonio Stradivarius

Jerry — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 20:46:19 +0000

This is a 16″ viola made in West Germany in ca. 1960. It has a very solid tone that is even across all strings. There is some minor varnish “chipping” on the upper right top but is only that which is normal for an instrument of this age. There are not repairs to this solid instrument.

“COPY OF ANTONIUS STRADIVARIUS made in Czecho Slovakia”

Jerry — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 20:27:43 +0000

Viola labeled “Copy of Antonius Stradivarius Made in Czecho Slovakia”

This is a small viola (14 “) ca. 1930 that has an excellent focussed sound. It has two repairs to the top that are very solid and a few marrs to the varnish but you would be very pleased with the instrument.

KC STRINGS VIOLA 2006 — SOLD

Jerry — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 20:04:51 +0000

This viola is 15 1/2″ long and plays with a big, big sound. It is new “old stock” and flawless. It’s deep brown varnish over a golden ground is eye-catching.