Bob wills fiddle
It was given to me
See pictures
Inherited
Yes
Hi Blake,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Without the Bob Wills (1905-1975) provenance, this fiddle would have a fair market value of less than $500 given its condition but having his provenance multiplies the value of this exponentially - it's worth at least $5,000 and possibly $10,000, if sold in the right auction.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A Wills Family vintage American fiddle
unattributed maker, circa 1930s-40s
full size, with a fitted and lined hard case
CONDITION: With surface abrasions and wear
PROVENANCE: Inherited from Cindy Wills, Bob Wills' daughter
$5,000-10,000*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia
My grandfather was married to Cindy bobs daughter
Nothing inside the fiddle no picture or markings
Getting measurements now
All the measurements are in the photos now.
I also have paperwork tying bob will,Cindy wills and my grandfather together
Thanks for the photos with dimensions, that's helpful in telling me this is a full-size violin/fiddle.
If you can explain the connection between your grandfather, Cindy Wills and Bob Wills, that would give me enough information to finish this appraisal.
Thanks,
Delia
My grandfather was married to Cindy wills
Yes that is who I am referring too!
James Robert "Bob" Wills, the American musician, songwriter, and bandleader,
This was passed down to me when my grandfather passed away.
My was married to bobs daughter Cindy wills