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This sale is for two old hand-made 4/4 violins that are in need of repair. One of these is clearly American made. The second is likely ofAmericanorigin. Neither is in playable condition.
Violin #1. Labeled as \"Chas. Newett made for Geo. Newett. 1920 Marshfield, Mass\"Comments. The neck is separated on this violin. Extremely nice wood. All parts highly figured. Purfled, 4 corner blocks.fully lined. A handmade instrument.Nice varnish. Missing various small parts (nut, end pin, etc.).Beautiful 1-piece back.Please examine photos closely.
Overall length: ~ 23\"Length of Back: 14\"Upper bouts: 6 1/2\"Lower bouts: 8 1/8\"
Violin #2. Labeled as J.C. Maldo (handwritten - could be J.C. Waldo or Maldon or Waldon)) 1912. This violin reminds me in somerespects of an earlyScottish violin I once owned.This violin appears (to me) to be American made. However, it is not marked assuch. The neck on this violinis also separated. Note the unusualhand-carved tuning pegs. Not purfled. Two piece back. Four cornerblocks and fully lined. Separations. Repair to top(base-side f-hole). No other parts missing. Please examine photos closely.
Approximate Dimensions:Overall length: 23 1/4\"Upper bouts width: 6 3/8\"Lower bouts width: 8\"Length-back: 14 1/8\"The first 6 photos are of Violin #1, and the second 5 photos are of violin #2.Please contact me if you have questions of would like additional photos of specific parts of the violin(s).
Buyer to pay actual shipping charges only.
