Ending 9th Feb, 2026 19:00
Open House
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A Continental cased violin and bow
Late 19th to early 20th century
The two piece back of faintly flamed maple, with decorative inlaid scrollwork to the lower bout, the ribs and scroll of similar wood, the table of spruce, varnish of rich golden brown hue with areas of wear and patina, with an ivory and mother-of-pearl mounted bow, in a case
Ivory Declaration Submission Reference: GPVPX3LP
Ivory - Important Information: This lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.
This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018.
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Length of back 36.2cm, 60cm overall; Bow, 73cm long
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£150 - £200
Buyer's premium: 30.00% (inclusive of VAT, where applicable)
Condition Report
Worn. Rubbing to the finish. The string and bow worn and the string frayed. The string on the violin broken. A large collection of dirt and dust throughout. Additional images added.
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Auction: Open House, ending 9th Feb, 2026
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