18th century: Fine antique English violin, London, 1746
English violin from 1746, an exquisite and powerful instrument for high demands, light in the hand, with a large, warm sound that is radiantly clear in the treble.
Fine violin with dated original label – high-quality English master violin from the 18th century with an urban character, in an excellent condition that is rarely found.
English violin from 1746, an exquisite and powerful instrument for high demands, light in the hand, with a large, warm sound that is radiantly clear in the treble.
Fine violin with dated original label – high-quality English master violin from the 18th century with an urban character, in an excellent condition that is rarely found.
With its individual model, strikingly beautiful, high-quality tonewoods, and fine details such as the characterful carving of the scroll, this antique English violin reveals at first glance that it is a work of first-class craftsmanship – a musical personality with an urban character from the London of Georg Friedrich Händel's time. As it is in a completely crack-free condition, which is rare for instruments of this age, its musical qualities are eloquent testimony to its origins in the hands of a highly talented master: Very light in the hand, this professional violin effortlessly reveals its powerful, full sound, whose rich volume comes to the fore with warmth and precision in the lower registers, unfolding its full brilliance in the upper registers. We deliver this typical English violin checked, reviewed, and ready to play by our violin makers, worldwide shipping free of charge and with a 30-day return policy.
18th century English violin, London 1746 – brief description
- Fine antique violin from the 18th century with dated original label
- Crack-free, rare good condition
- Pleasantly light in the hand, powerful professional instrument
- Excellent sound, warm and powerful with brilliant highs
- Certificate included
- Provenance
- London
- Year
- 1746
- Tone
- warm, large, radiant, rich in volume
- Length of back
- 35.4 cm
