£1,700
An antique violin with 36 cm two-piece flame back, ascribed in accompanying 1938 letter as a 'genuine old Tyrolese violin made in Mittenwald about 1830 to 1840, probably by one of the Horstainer family, and I think will always be of value'; in fitted case with a bow stamped 'Tourte'
Some wear throughout including underside edge of lower bout, 3 fine tuners absent, violin bow unhaired, small notches worn in f-holes, evidence of repair to lower bout, potential repair to nut/pegbox area,
indistinct pencil inscription 'horti'? - see images
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