$10,073
English Violin, William Forster II, London, c. 1785, labeled SANCTUS SERAPHINUS..., and signed WILLIAM FORSTER, MUSIC SHOP, 348 STRAND on the lower rib, length of two-piece back 13 13/16 in., 356 mm, with case and two bow Filled worm track, lower bass bout of back, approx 7 cm. Loss to varnish. on pegbox sides. Hairline fracture under button, Section of replaced purlfing, lower edge of back, approx. 1.5 cm. Trapezoid inlay repair at upper treble rib near neck joint, approx. 1x4cm. Original surface with retouch at upper treble bout of top, button area of back. No visible top cracks.Top graduations good, 3.25 in bridge area, 1.8-2.2 in flanks. Back graduations good, 4.25 in middle, 2 in flanks.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2009-10-11
