Fine Handmade Violin c.1900 – Joseph Guarnerius fecit Cremonae anno 1746 – Powerful Tone, Fully Restored

Offered for sale is a beautifully restored, fine handmade violin dating from approximately the late 19th to early 20th century (circa 1880–1910).

This instrument is built in the Guarneri style and shows clear evidence of individual hand craftsmanship beyond standard factory production.

🔍 Construction & Craftsmanship

• Fully hand-built instrument
• Four full corner blocks (well-shaped and cleanly executed)
• Properly fitted bass bar (not carved)
• Clean, carefully finished interior (no rough factory tooling marks)
• Ribs and internal work show attention to detail throughout
• Expressive, hand-carved scroll with visible tool work
• Subtle asymmetry consistent with individual workmanship

This is not a low-grade factory violin, but a well-made instrument from a skilled maker or small workshop.

📏 Measurements

• Body length (LOB): 361 mm
• Rib height: approx. 34 mm

These dimensions give the instrument a strong and full tonal character, especially in the lower register.

Materials & Fittings:

• Ebony fingerboard
• Hand-carved bone nut
• Hand-carved bone saddle
• Ebony endpin
• New ebony tailpiece by Conrad Götz (certified wood)
• Single fine tuner by Wittner

Setup:

• Beautifully hand-carved bridge (custom design)
• Fitted for optimal tonal response and playability
• Brand new Larsen Virtuoso strings installed

🎨 Condition & Restoration

The violin has undergone a full, careful restoration:

• Professionally reassembled using traditional hide glue
• New spirit varnish finish applied (thin and acoustically responsive). This violin was found in a fully stripped state, with the original varnish having been removed prior to restoration.
• Custom hand-carved bone nut and saddle.
• Set up for optimal playability

The instrument is structurally solid and ready to play.

Restoration & Structural Notes

This instrument has been fully restored and internally inspected.
The violin shows a properly constructed interior with full corner blocks, fitted bass bar, and clean internal work throughout.

The overall build quality, combined with visible hand craftsmanship and tonal response, places this instrument well above standard factory production.

🔊 Tone & Playing Characteristics

This violin stands out for its:

• Deep, resonant core tone
• Quick response
• Strong projection
• Rich lower register

Even without strings, the body shows strong natural resonance.

This is a serious player’s instrument, not a decorative piece.

🎯 Summary

• Handmade violin, circa 1900
• Guarneri-inspired model
• High-quality construction
• Fully restored and professionally set up
• Excellent tonal potential

📦 Shipping

Carefully packed in a violin case and shipped with full protection.