Antique German Antonio Stradivarius 4/4 Violin Copy -Fully Restored- Late 1800s

Description: This beautifully restored German Stradivarius copy is a rare find for serious musicians and collectors alike. Expertly restored in early 2024 by a well-regarded luthier in Chesapeake, Virginia, this violin has been meticulously cared for to ensure its preservation and playability. He noted that the exceptional craftsmanship and fine German construction was typical of the late 19th century. This includes the pinned block, a telltale sign of its age and build quality, as well as the yellowed and faded interior German labels, including one marked "4046", believed to reference the original maker or distributor. Please review all photos carefully to appreciate the condition and unique details of this exceptional violin. Don't miss the opportunity to own this stunning piece of musical history. Listing includes everything pictured. Provenance: This violin not only represents a superb example of 19th century German craftsmanship but also carries with is a storied history tied to the musical traditions and legacy of one family across continents. This violin, a finely crafted German copy of an Antonia Stradivarius 4/4 violin, has a rich and well documented history spanning multiple generations. The instrument was acquired from Mrs. Hilda Schmidt, a long-time resident of Virginia, whose family originally hailed from Munich, Germany. Mrs. Schmidt shared that the violin has been in her family since it was newly made in the late 1800s. According to Mrs. Schmidt, the violin was purchased by her great-grandfather, Wilhelm Muller, a passionate amateur violinist, around 1895. Wilhelm was a craftsman by trade but had a deep appreciation for classical music, which was hightly popular in Germany during that era. He acquired the violin from a respected luthier in Markneukirchen, a town in Germany renowned for its violin-making tradition during the late 19th century. Wilhelm's violin was passed down to his son, Friedrigh Mueller, who was a violinist in a small Bavarian chamber orchestra before World War I. Throughout the 20th century, the violin continued to be cherished by the Muller family, surviving two world wars and several relocations. After World War II, Friedrich's daughter, Elisabeth, emigrated to the United States in 1948, bringing the family heirloom with her. it has since remained within the family, carefully preserved and maintained, before being entrusted to Mrs. Schmidt, Elisabeth's grandaughter. The case, which has housed the violin throughout it's entire life, is marked "July 1893", further corroborating the families accounts of it's origin.

Price: 3500 USD

Location: Chesapeake, Virginia

End Time: 2024-10-20T16:36:46.000Z

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