I have a violin that has written inside it: "Antonius Stradivarius Cremonenis Faciebat Anno 1734
It is in very good condition.
It is 23 inches long and 8 inches wide in widest area.
Online Auction
Yes
Hi Robert,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Violin (and viola/cello etc) labels are notoriously unreliable (see these two links for a good explanation: https://stringsmagazine.com/an-insiders-guide-to-violin-labels/ AND https://www.benningviolins.com/reference/the-stradivarius-violin-label-what-it-means)
It is highly unlikely that this is an original 18th Century Strad and there are numerous Strad copies of varying age and condition on the market today; most in good condition sell at auction for less than $1,000. That said, if it IS an original (and it's impossible to determine that from these photos), it would be worth $20,000-30,000. If there is a violin store in your area - or Washington, DC - you might take it there for their opinion.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An antique full-sized violin
Manner of Antonius Stradivarius
spruce front, maple back, ebony fingerboard, frog and chin rest. The interior with a printed label that reads "Antonius Stradivarius Cremonenis Faciebat Anno 1734"
Overall length 23 inches
CONDITION: Bridge is not attached but two bridges accompany the violin, one marked "PAGANINI", the other marked "--PANPI" along with a box of Tom Kat by V.C. Scuier Co violin strings.
PROVENANCE: acquired from an online auction
$600-900*
*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, and thank you again for using Mearto.
- Delia
Dear Madam:
After looking more at this violin I am a little mad because the pictures I bought it were not of the violin that I ended up with. The one I ended up with says:
"Antonius Stradiuarius Cremonensis
Facieabat Anno
Made in Japan"
Sorry to have troubled you:
Dear Madam:
It is 23 inches from the end of the scroll to the bottom of the chin rest. All of the strings are there however the bridge is not in placed under the strings. In the case there are two bridges a small or lower bridge which has the word "PAGANINI" on it and larger or higher bridge which has the word " ___?_____ PANPI"on it. In addition there is a box of unused strings which has written on it 'THE STRING WITH NINE LIVES' "TOM KAT" "VIOLIN STRINGS" "ONE SET" "V.C. SCUIER COMPANY MADE IN U.S.A..
On this box of strings is a label which says"NEIGHBOR $2000.
Beauty Shop
DENTIST
Director"
There is a flimsy substance on the chin rest that may have in it DNA that may revile the history of the player. There is also a box of PAGANINI FINEST-SOLD ROSIN IN CORK-CASE MADE IN GERMANY.
If want any other info please feel free to contact me by email or phone
SEE ATTACHED PICTURE TOO.
Thank You: Robert Eugene Roberts