Tschu Ho Lee Violin Fecit 1984 W2306 - Anno Domini No 122
This was given to me by a friend and they had used it in taking violin lessons. I would say it is in great condition, with obvious scuffing on the back and some small nicks and issues in common areas of a violin. It has the bow and case with it. There is no major damage or issues with this violin.
Length is 23 1/3" - Violin body is 14" x 8" at the widest Point
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Hi David,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Tschu Ho Lee (often written T. H. Lee or Tschu-Ho Lee) violins are 20th-century workshop-made instruments, most commonly associated with Chinese export violin production, especially from the mid-1900s (roughly 1950s–1970s). Lee is not documented as a single, well-known master luthier in the European tradition. The name is widely understood to be a trade or workshop name used on violins made for export, primarily to Western markets. These violins were part of China’s early efforts to re-enter the international string instrument market after World War II.
Generally speaking, Lee violins lack the market appeal of European-made violins, even Western-made violins of similar vintage. Where a mid-late 20th Century German or Italian violin might sell at auction for between $500 and $1,000, other Lee violins that have come to auction have brought prices ranging from $300 to $600. Note that retail prices by private sellers or licensed musical instruments dealers will likely be higher.
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