February 8th & 9th 2013 Premier General/Fine Arts (03)
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/8/2013
Includes one violin marked "XXX" with a bow. The second violin is thought to be an Italian Milanese antique violin made by Paolo Testore. The interior of the Testore has a sticker #4449 and needs to be re-strung. The top is made of medium grained spruce, the back is two pieces of unmatched maple, the sides are plain maple with the exception of one section in the upper bout. Scroll has been grafted and is of plain maple. The purfling is only scratched into the top and back which is characteristic of many Testore instruments. Varnish is a red color. Testore measurements: upper bout is 16.5 cm, middle bout is 10.8 cm, lower bout is 20.7 cm, and the length is 35.8cm. Includes Wurlitzer letter and documentation.
Condition: (Very Good - Excellent).
Item Dimensions: Each Case: 30 - 3/4" L.