Antique Vintage Old American 1934 " Wm. E. Smith - Canton Ohio " Full Size Violin
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:9804 | Size: 4/4 |
| Custom Bundle: No | Era: 1900 |
| Exact Year: 1934 | Model: American |
| Non-Domestic Product: No | Modified Item: No |
| Type: 1 Pc. Back | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
Up for auction is a old vintage early 1900s "American" made 1 pc. back full size violin for restoration. The 1 pc maple back measures 14 5/16 by 8 3/16 inches. The violin is lined and has 4 corner blocks. There are no bassbar or soundpost cracks on the violin and the neck is solid. The scroll and the pegbox are in good condition. The pegs turn smoothly and the fingerboard will need refit/replaced (please check pics). There is no soundpost and there is a open seam to the right of the en...dpin (please check pics). Handwritten in pencil on the inside back is "Wm. E. Smith Canton Ohio 1934". The violin is for restoration. The violin has age related scratches/wearmarks and some crackling on the varnish (please check pics). The violin will need a repair on the bottom bass side rib (please check pics). Please check pics. and email questions. More pics. available upon request. This old vintage American made violin will need restoration to become playable. Please bid accordingly. Highest bidder wins. Low open with no reserve.
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