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***** Superb Old Antique Alphius Messina Ab Hadrano Italian Labeled Violin ***** For Sale
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ALPHIUS MESSINA ab HADRANO ITALIAN labeled Violin
Marvelous full size master violin.
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The old label inside the violin reads :
ALPHIUS MESSINA ab HADRANO
Faciebat Catanae A. D. ni 1937
(dark circle with cross & initials A M H
C)
(37 in year is written by
hand)
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SIZE: 4/4
DIMENSIONS:
Violin Lenght: 589 mm
Body Length: 358 mm
Upper Bout: 165 mm
Center Bouts: 112 mm
Lower Bouts: 204 mm
Stop Length : 194 mm
Nut to Bridge: 329 mm
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Description:
This violin exhibits many traits of finest Italian violin
making tradition starting with well chosen tone woods: Two-piece back of bold,
flamed maple is matched with sides and neck. The top is of beautifully
shimmering fine to medium grained spruce. The workmanship of the violin is
outstanding showing fine edges and corners and precisely inlaid purfling. Note
beautifully shaped and executed "F" - holes, and nicely carved scroll
volute.
Needless to say on the inside violin shows same attention
to quality and detail: linings, contoured 4 corner blocks, and hand carved bass
bar. The varnish is beautifully rich amber/honey color; over golden ground.
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Tone:
This violin sounds marvelous with very
opulent vibrant tone rich with timber. Beautiful dramatic resonant - Italian
soprano color, clear harmonics, and great volume. Well balanced violin on all
strings and up and down the finger board. The sound sustain is and projection
great. This violin is suitable for highest level of professional violin playing.
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THIS VIOLIN IS IN A VERY GOOD STATE OF
PRESERVATION.
THERE ARE NO VISABLE PAST REPAIRS, OR
PRESENT ISSUES.
I only see 3/4 inch hair line on the top plate
left of the finger board - stable!
- The violin exibits normal signs of use and age: some
dings, dents scrapes and varnish ware.
CONDITION:
The violin is in fine playing condition; being recently
checked up, and adjusted. Violin has a new set of Pirastro Tonica strings.
This violin was passed down to me along with others from
a family member who was serious violin collector and violinist in 50's and 60's.
Since I didn't get any papers relevant to it's past; I have none to go with the
violin.
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This is a sale, with a very low opening offer;
violin is to be sold: as is, and the sale is final. Please offer responsibly; make
sure you want it, and you can afford this violin prior to offerding.
INCLUDED PICTURES ARE PART OF PRESENTATION, AND TO HELP YOUR
EVALUATION.
There is an old case, but no bow coming with this violin.
Shipping in US is: $39 - The insurance for
the violin is mandatory; and will be based on the final value, and added at the
end.
Shipping worldwide by USPS express insured will be: $78
DO READ MY response, AND offer WITH
CONFIDENCE!
Thank you, and GOOD LUCK!
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS ARE WELCOME.
Prefered payment by: DIRECT PAY PAL INVOICE
This item has been shown 676 times.
***** Superb Old Antique Alphius Messina Ab Hadrano Italian Labeled Violin *****: $3,150
