Rare Fine Old Antique 1810 Vintage German Master Klotz? 4/4 Violin - Solo Tone
Item History & Price
This is round two at auction for this fine violin. Even with 18 watching the last auction, everyone wants to feel good stealing this great instrument. Therefore, it is offered with a lower start price and a Buy It Now that was the last auctions start price. (Limbo prices: How Low Can I Go?) Offered here is a lovely wooded German 4/4 Violin from in or around 1810 in my opinion. There is no label but the back measures 14 1/4 inches, a German measurement. I also believe this to be the wor...k of one of the Klotz family of violin makers. My ex-wife had one just like it. This violin has no real problems except a few well repaired cracks on the table (top) including one on the sound-post. These cracks are all holding well. The bridge is a tad high on the G string for my picky tastes but may not bother anyone else. There are the usual scuffs and scrapes to the varnish one would expect from a violin this age. The sound is very robust for SOLO PLAYING. It is a "Cannon, " of warm sound...you will be heard!!! The violin has excellent construction. The wood is lovely fine grain spruce on the table (top) and choice flamed maple on the ribs, back, neck. Violin shops in the USA might retail this violin for more than $3000. in it's current condition. I have appraised violins for State Farm for over 45 years and this violin is really worth $3000. NOW YOU CAN OWN IT FOR MUCH LESS!!! In fact, this violin is more of a steal now at the new buy it now price. If you win it for the opening bid, you should be wearing a mask and carrying a pistol!!! The violin is sold as is and as pictured. It will be shipped WITHOUT CASE securely by USPS Ground unless you need it sooner. What you see is what you get. Be sure before you bid and ask questions. If you bid the start price, win the auction, and are out of the USA, the shipping charge is $80. more.
