0001
£260.00
Late 19th century half-size violin, from the Neuner & Hornsteiner workshop, 12 1/2", 31.80cm, two bows
0002
£280.00
Mid 19th century Mittenwald violin with lion's head scroll, 14 3/16", 36cm
0003
£400.00
Saxon violin labelled Antonius Vinaccia Fecit, Neapoli, Anno 1761, 14 1/16", 35.70cm
0004
£1000.00
French violin labelled Lutherie Artistique, Jean-Baptiste Colin, anne 1908, 14 3/16", 36cm
0005
£400.00
French violin circa 1910, 14 3/16", 36cm
0006
£720.00
Late 19th century German violin labelled Jacobus Stainer Made by E.R. Schmidt & Co., Violin Makers, Saxony..., and signed on the label, 14 1/16", 35.70cm
0007
£340.00
Early 20th century Bohemian violin, 14 3/16", 36cm
0008
£300.00
Late 19th century French violin of the Caussin School in Vosges, labelled Jofredus Cappa..., 14 1/8", 35.90cm
0009
£300.00
Early 20th century French violin JTL workshops, labelled A. Salvator, Paris, J.T.L., 14 1/8", 35.90cm
0010
£1900.00
Good English violin by Emanuel Whitmarsh labelled Emanuel Whitmarsh, London, 1910 and monogrammed on the label, the two piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium grain and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour, 14", 35.60cm
0011
£1700.00
Violin labelled Eugene Eberle, Vioolmaker, fecit Rotterdam, Anno 1932, the two piece back of broad curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium grain and the varnish of an orange-brown colour, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
0012
£4600.00
Late 19th century English violin by Edward Withers, labelled Edward Withers, 22, Wardour Street, London, the two piece back of broad curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium grain and the varnish of a golden-brown colour, 14 1/16", 35.70cm *The peg box has the Withers' registration number 1224*
0013
£820.00
English silver mounted violin bow, probably by a member of the Tubbs family, stamped Edward Withers, the stick octagonal, with plain ebony frog and silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 61gms
0014
£240.00
Contemporary violin labelled Giorgio Corsini, Roma 1949, 14", 35.60cm
0015
£400.00
Good contemporary violin, the two piece back of narrow curl with similar wood to the head, the sides of faint medium curl, the table of a fine grain and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour, 13 15/16", 35.40cm
0017
£880.00
Late 19th century English violin by Job Ardern labelled made by Job Ardern (b.1826, d.1912), Wilmslow, Cheshire, branded A364 to the end of the fingerboard, the two piece back of plainish wood with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium grain and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour, 14 1/16", 35.70cm *This instrument is sold with the W.E. Hill & Sons booklet on the maker. This violin retains its original Hill bridge*
0020
£680.00
English violin by George Pyne, bearing an indecipherable label dated 1941, 14", 35.60cm
0021
£2200.00
Good 19th century French violin of the Derazey School, branded and labelled H. Derazey to the inner back, the two piece back of faint broad curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium grain and the varnish of a golden-brown colour, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
0023
£1000.00
Late 18th/early 19th century violin labelled Joannes Garancini Medio Lanesis fecit, 13 15/16", 35.40cm
0024
£850.00
Early 19th century violin, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
0025
£280.00
19th century quarter size violin, 10 13/16", 27.50cm
0026
£750.00
18th century German violin, labelled Carlo Testore Me fecit Cremona del anno 1650, the two piece back of plainish wood with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium grain and the varnish of a dark reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14", 35.60cm, bow, case
0027
£440.00
Irish violin by Thomas Perry labelled made by Thos. Perry & Wm. Wilkinson, Musical Instrument Makers, No. 6 Anglesea Street, No. 4561, Dublin, 1825, also branded Perry Dublin below the button, 13 7/8", 35.20cm, bow *This instrument is in need of restoration*
0029
£400.00
Mirecourt violin, circa 1920, labelled Modele d'Apres Nicolas Lupot..., 14 3/16", 36cm
0030
£180.00
Half-size Mittenwald violin of the Neuner & Hornsteiner School, circa 1890, 12 9/16", 31.90cm
0033
£300.00
English violin by George Corsby, labelled George Corsby maker, Princes Street, Leicester Square, London, the one piece back of fine curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of medium curl, the table of a fine grain and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
0034
£420.00
French violin from the JTL Workshop, circa 1900, labelled Jt. Derazey Hors Concours, Luthier Mirecourt (Vosges), the one piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a broad grain narrowing to the treble side and the varnish of a golden-brown colour, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
0035
£300.00
German violin circa 1930, branded TIM to the inner back, bearing a Stradivarius and retail labels, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
0037
£430.00
Early 19th century Saxon violin, labelled Johannes Cuypers fecit s'Hage 1718, 14", 35.60cm, case
0040
£100.00
French one-sixth size medio fino violin, circa 1890, 10 1/2", 26.70cm, case
0042
£1550.00
Interesting violin labelled Ferdinandus Gagliano Filius Nicolai, fecit Neap. 1792, the one piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of plainish wood, the table of a fine grain widening to the flanks and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14 1/16", 35.70cms, case
0043
£440.00
Good contemporary violin, 13 15/16", 35.40cm
0046
£460.00
Early 20th century Bohemian violin, 14 1/4", 36.20cm
0047
£460.00
German violin by Wolff Brothers, labelled Wolff Bros, Violin Manufacturers, no. 832, 1893, 14 5/16", 36.40cm
0048
£480.00
Violin labelled Jacobus Revolti, Fecit Mediolani 1875, 14 3/16", 36cm
0050
£280.00
Contemporary violin labelled Piero Badalassi in Pisa, Faceva l'Anno 1961, 14", 35.60cm
0052
£5800.00
Interesting 18th century Milanese violin labelled and ascribed to Joseph Antoni Finolli in Milano. 1750, the one piece back of plainish wood with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium grain and the varnish of a golden-brown colour, 13 15/16", 35.40cm, case
0053
£270.00
Hawkes & Son's Tyrolese violin, labelled, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
0054
£1050.00
Late 19th century French violin labelled Sarasati, D'Apres A. Amati, also stamped on the button, 14 3/16", 36cm
0055
£480.00
Late 18th century violin, 14", 35.60cm, case
0056
£500.00
French violin, JTL workshop, circa 1920, labelled Barrel D'Apres..., 14 1/8", 35.90cm
0057
£980.00
French violin of the Laberte & Magnie School, circa 1920, labelled Jt Derazey Luthier Mirecourt..., 14 1/8", 35.90cm
0058
£1850.00
French violin labelled Lutherie Artistique, Jean-Baptist Colin, annee 1890, the two piece back of broad curl descending from the join with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a fine grain widening to the flanks and the varnish of a golden-brown colour, 14 3/16", 36cm, case
0059
£200.00
Contemporary violin labelled J.B. Haustone, Luthier, 14 1/16", 35.70cm
0060
£1300.00
French violin by Joseph Vautrin, labelled Joseph Vautrin fecit Chaumont anno 1908, the two piece back of medium curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium grain and the varnish of a dark reddish-brown colour, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
0064
£800.00
Early 19th century English violin, the one piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of plainish wood, the table of a broad grain narrowing to the flanks, the varnish of a golden-brown colour, 13 15/16", 34.40cm, bow, case *scroll composite*
0065
£320.00
Violin labelled Mistra. Bittner, Houslar Luthier Reparater Prisezny soudni znalec, Fecit Kladno b. Pragae. Anno 1933, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
0066
£550.00
French violin labelled M. Mermillot Luthier 18, Rue Morel, Paris, 14 3/16", 36cm
0067
£900.00
Violin labelled Karl Roy, Mittenwald 1964, 14 1/8", 35.90cm *CHANGE OF RESERVE*
0068
£520.00
18th century Tyrolean violin labelled Gia Bapt. Grancino in Contrada Largha di Milano anno 1695, 14", 35.60cm
0069
£260.00
Late 19th century French violin of the Vosges School, labelled George Cloz, Mittenwald..., 14 1/8", 35.90cm
0070
£210.00
Eccentric guitar shaped violin with five circular sound holes inset to the bass and treble ribs, 14 3/16", 36cm
0071
£160.00
Contemporary eccentric pear shaped violin by Conrad Nelson, labelled Conrad Nelson Omaha, Nebr, 1974, 14 5/8", 37.20cm
0072
£130.00
Late 19th century trapezoid shaped violin by G. Venables Baker, inscribed Made by G Venables Baker Tc. 1894 in pencil to the inner back, 14", 35.60cm
0073
£110.00
Skeleton practice violin with figure-of-eight open body, 13 5/8", 34.60cm
0074
£160.00
Good Phono-fiddle by A.S Howson, with brass bell, circa 1905, inset with a circular brass trademark plate Reg. no. 287991 also branded with Regd no. 423256 beneath the body
0075
£1200.00
Violin by Hans Trautner, labelled Hans Trautner Fecit, Ansbach Anno 1928 OP.277, also branded Trautner to the inner back, the two piece back of medium curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium grain and the varnish of a golden-brown colour, 14 1/16", 35.70cm
0077
£340.00
Bohemian violin labelled Joh. Brandner, Music-Instrumentenfabrikaton Schonbach-Stadt, Bohmen Nr 353, 1909, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
0078
£420.00
English violin by Emanuel Whitmarsh, labelled Emanuel Whitmarsh, London Made 1897, E.W., the two piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium grain and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour, 14 3/16", 36cm
0079
£900.00
English violin attributed to Lockey Hill, the two piece back of medium curl with similar wood to the head, the sides of faint medium curl, the table of a medium grain widening to the flanks and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour, 13 15/16", 35.40cm
0080
£280.00
Mid 19th century French violin, 14", 35.60cm
0083
£290.00
Early 20th century French violin of the Colin School, 14 1/16", 35.70cm
0084
£180.00
French violin, 14 3/16", 36cm
0086
£360.00
French violin labelled Lutherie Artistique, H. Clotelle, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
0088
£330.00
Dresden School violin circa 1900, labelled Delphin, Brevere a Paris, 14 1/16", 35.70cms
0089
£340.00
Late 19th century French violin of the Paris School, 13 15/16", 35.40cm
0090
£330.00
Late 19th century German violin, 14", 35.60cm
0096
£700.00
Late 19th century French violin by Etienne Drouin and internally branded Et. Drouin on the treble side, 14 3/16", 36cm
0102
£3000.00
Interesting early 19th century French violin labelled Nicolas Lupot, Rue Croix des Petites-Champs, a Paris. L'an 1816, the one piece back of broad curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table a medium grain and the varnish of a deep red colour on a golden ground, 14 1/8", 35.8cm, case
0104
£460.00
Violin labelled Jahuarius Gaglianus..., Napoli Anno 17.., 13 7/8", 35.20cm
0106
£850.00
Late 18th century Tyrolean violin bearing a Kloz label, 14 1/8", 35.90cm
0107
£2400.00
Good violin labelled Fait Par Fent, Maitre Lutier, Rue Monmartre Cul. de Fac Saint Pietre a Paris, the one piece back of faint narrow curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of plainish wood, the table of a medium grain and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14 1/4", 36.20cm *This violin bears W.E. Hill & Sons registration number 3270 on the end of the fingerboard*
0108
£200.00
German three-quarter size violin of the E.R. Schmidt School, circa 1920, 13 5/16", 33.80cm
0110
£780.00
Good Barzoni three-quarter size violin branded FB on the button, 13 1/4", 33.60cm, bow, case
0113
£110.00
Paul Childs - The Bowmakers of the Peccatte Family, limited edition of 2500 copies, published 1996
0114
£100.00
Paul Childs - The Bowmakers of the Peccatte Family, limited edition of 2500 copies, published 1996
0115
£75.00
W.E. Hill & Sons (1880-1992) - A Tribute, signed library edition no. 133/1400, published 1997
0116
£160.00
W.E. Hill & Sons (1880-1992) - A Tribute, deluxe edition in leather, no. 16/100, published 1997
0118
£40.00
Adam Whone - Edward Withers Limited, 250 Years of Violin Craft in Soho, signed edition, published 1996
0119
£45.00
Roger Millant - J.B. Vuillaume, Sa Vie et Son Oeuvre, published by W.E. Hill & Sons, London, 1972
0121
£90.00
William Henley - Universal Dictionary of Violin & Bow Makers, reprinted edition 1997
0122
£30.00
Liza B. Robinson - A Living Legacy: Historical Stringed Instruments At The Jurlliard School, published 2006
0123
£35.00
David Rattray - Masterpieces of Italian Violin Making, (1620-1850) published 2000
0124
£75.00
John Dilworth, Andrew Fairfax & John Milnes - The Voller Brothers, published by BVMA 2006
0125
£120.00
Tim Ingles - Four Centuries of Violin Making, Fine Instruments from the Sotheby's Archives, limited edition 3205/3920, published 2006
0126
£120.00
The Great Russian Collection - The State Collection of Musical Instruments, published 2004
0127
£130.00
Giorgio Griseles - Ferdinando Garimberti, one vol
0128
£900.00
Bernard Millant & Jean Francois Raffin - L'Archet, vol I, II and III, published 2000
0130
£90.00
Eric Blot - Un Secola Di Liuteria Italiana, 1860-1960, a Century of Italian Violin Making, II - Lombardia e Veneto, limited edition of 2000 copies, published 1995
0132
£160.00
Eric Blot - Liuteria Italiana, IV - Piedmont, 150 years of Violin Making, 1800-1950, first English Edition, published 2001
0133
£550.00
Viola labelled Arturo Fracassi, fece in Cesena 1946, also signed on the label, the one piece back of an irregular medium curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a close grain and the varnish of a golden-brown colour, 16 1/16", 40.80cm
0136
£900.00
Early 19th century English viola, 15 1/2", 39.40cm
0138
£380.00
Mid 20th century viola bearing a handwritten label dated 1926, 16 11/16", 42.40cm
0139
£2400.00
Italian viola attributed to Giuseppe Rossi, labelled Cav: Rossi Giuseppe da Cittadella (Badova) fece in Roma, Anno 1907, also signed and named on the label, the two piece back of broad curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of medium curl, the table of a medium grain and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 15 13/16", 40.20cm, case
0141
£2600.00
English viola by George Craske, labelled Made by George Craske (born 1797, died 1888), and sold by William E. Hill & Sons, London, the one piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of plainish wood, the table of a medium grain and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour, 15 11/16", 39.80cm
0143
£420.00
German silver mounted violin bow by Albert Nurnberger, stamped *Albert Nurnberger*, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 55gms
0144
£240.00
English silver mounted viola bow by Roger Doe, stamped R.N. Doe, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 68gms
0145
£130.00
English silver mounted cane violin bow by Lawrence Cocker, stamped L. Cocker, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing pearl eyes and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 60gms
0146
£120.00
Violin bow stick of the Knopf School, the stick octagonal, the handle inlaid with mother of pearl and ebony chevron alternating lines, 41gms
0149
£320.00
Gold mounted violin bow branded F.N. Vorin a Paris, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two gold bands (one missing), 57gms
0150
£180.00
Silver mounted violin bow by Albin Hums circa 1920, branded Albin Hums, the stick round, the ebony frog branded A.H.M. and inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 58gms
0151
£200.00
Interesting violin bow stick branded Maline, the handle inlaid with pearl and abalone, the ebony adjuster with two silver bands; also with pearl and abalone inlay (some missing)
0153
£380.00
Silver mounted viola bow by John Stagg, stamped J.W.S., the stick octagonal, the ebony frog plain and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 72gms
0155
£750.00
French silver mounted violin bow by A. Vigneron a Paris, the stick round, the later ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two nickel bands, 59gms
0157
£320.00
Bundle of violoncello bows, including two silver mounted and one branded Dodd (12)
0158
£240.00
Bundle of violoncello bows, including two silver mounted and one branded WEH & S (10)
0159
£320.00
Three early violin bows
0160
£180.00
Silver mounted violin bow, illegibly stamped, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 60gms
0163
£200.00
Silver mounted violin bow, unstamped, the stick round, the ebony frog plain and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 55gms
0164
£1250.00
English violoncello bow by Louis Panormo, unstamped, the stick octagonal, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes, adjuster missing, 85gms (without hair and adjuster)
0166
£1650.00
Silver mounted violoncello bow by W.E. Hill & Sons (Edgar Bishop), stamped W E Hill & Sons, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing pearl eyes and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 75gms
0167
£1000.00
English silver mounted violin bow by William Tubbs, stamped W. Tubbs, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with pearl eyes and the ebony adjuster with two silver bands, 55gms
0168
£4600.00
French silver mounted violin bow by Eugene Sartory, stamped E. Sartory a Paris, the stick round, the ebony frog inlaid with silver rings enclosing pearl eyes and with a silver overlaid ebony adjuster, 61gms
0170
£1200.00
English violoncello by Ernest Francis Lant labelled Ernest Francis Lant, Violin Maker and Repairer, Flat 5, 15 St John's Road, Sevenoaks, signed on the label and dated 1954, 29 3/4", 75.60cm
0171
£1900.00
Late 19th century Dresden School violoncello labelled Jean Rambeaux, Luthier, a Paris, 1843, the two piece back of medium curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium grain and the varnish of a golden-brown colour, 29 5/", 75.90cm
0173
£650.00
Contemporary violoncello labelled Paquotte Freres Luthiers, Boulevard St-Germain, Paris, annee 1950, 29 5/8", 75.40cm
0176
£2400.00
French violoncello, Jerome Thibouville Lamy, circa 1910, Amati copy, the two piece back of faint medium curl with plainish wood to the sides and head, the table of a broad grain and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 29 5/8", 75.20cms, soft case
0178
£1500.00
18th century French three-quarter size violoncello of the Castagneri School, the two piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of plainish wood, the later table of medium grain and the varnish of a golden-brown colour, 27 7/8", 70.80cm
0179
£7500.00
Late 19th century French violoncello of the Paris School, the two piece back of medium curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium grain and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 29.5", 74.90cm, soft case
0180
£8500.00
Good French violoncello probably by Justin Derazey, labelled Lafleur et Fils..., Paris 1864 and also branded Lafleur & Son London on the table adjacent to the tail piece, the two piece back of fine curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of plainish wood, the table of a medium grain and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour, 29 3/4", 75.60cm, case
