Although this instrument's dimensions define it as a Lady's Violin , there is no limiting of its beautiful and responsive tone. Workmanship throughout is of a high order and the violin is really appealing to the eye with beautiful well-crafted edge work and corners.

What is commonly referred to as a Lady's Violin is also at times referred to as a 7/8th violin. It must be understood that a lady's violin is not the same as a child violin. Children generally progress from a ¾ straight onto a full-size violin and never pass by a so-called 7/8th. This means that a Lady's Violin is exactly what the name implies - a slightly smaller violin for either a woman or a small adult. Hence standards of lutherie remain equal to what one would expect from a good full-size violin.

The label clearly shows that this is German work. The choice of material shows discernment - the two-piece back, ribs, neck and scroll are evidently of the same piece of wood - attractive nicely flamed maple with a distinct medium curl, shown off well in the ribs. The top is a good choice of excellent tone spruce with narrow winter growth at the centre line, widening out only slightly to the flanks. The golden brown varnish appears to be oil-based and of high transparency. Workmanship is truly refined with attention to detail.

This violin has tone to match its good looks. It is very responsive with clarity, focus and projection. It should be suitable for any performance and could serve well as a career instrument.

Dimensions :
	Length of back 35.0 cm. Interestingly the body stop is still 19.5 cm and the string length 32.8 cm. The neck stop remains 13 cm, giving this violin the feel response of a full-size instrument, which explains its good response in spite of a slightly shorter body.

Condition :

A soundpost crack in the top has been superbly repaired by an impeccably fitted internal soundpost patch and is structurally perfectly secure. Two other minor cracks on the top are also very well repaired and it can be said that this violin is structurally perfectly secure Some retouching to the wear pattern on the back could have been better done but adds to the overall charm of this lovely instrument.

Provenance :
	Withheld

Price :

On request