Bob wills fiddle
31 July 2025
Description

It was given to me

Dimensions

See pictures

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within 3 days
By Delia
Aug 03, 11:45 UTC
Fair Market Value
$5,000 - $10,000 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

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

Blake wheeler Aug 03, 16:34 UTC

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

Blake wheeler Aug 03, 16:35 UTC

My grandfather was married to Cindy bobs daughter

Blake wheeler Aug 03, 17:13 UTC

Nothing inside the fiddle no picture or markings

Blake wheeler Aug 03, 17:13 UTC

Getting measurements now

Blake wheeler Aug 03, 20:54 UTC

All the measurements are in the photos now.

Blake wheeler Aug 03, 21:08 UTC

I also have paperwork tying bob will,Cindy wills and my grandfather together

Delia Aug 04, 11:50 UTC

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

Blake wheeler Aug 04, 13:39 UTC

My grandfather was married to Cindy wills

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