USA; Joseph Neff, Circa 1860's 4/4 Violin.
Born 1819 Baden Germany, died 1887 Philadelphia. Hand-made in Philadelphia circa 1860's. "Joseph Neff Philadelphia" inked on the back inside the violin. Appraised by Philip J. Kass on July 9, 2006, with documentation.
REPAIR LABEL INSIDE:
Repaired by C.F. Albert
205 S. 9th Street
Violin Maker & Repairer
Philadelphia March 1892
CONDITION: Instrument is in beautiful condition, expertly repaired and restored again by our Luthier.
Top -2 f-hole cracks on bass side. 2 bass bar cracks, 1 tiny crack at top. NO soundpost issues.
Ribs - Bass top violin corner. Bass block. Both repairs hardly noticeable.
Back - Gorgeous wood, no cracks.
Neck - perfect.
Scroll - Beautifully carved, no damage or repairs.
Born 1819 Baden Germany, died 1887 Philadelphia. Hand-made in Philadelphia circa 1860's. "Joseph Neff Philadelphia" inked on the back inside the violin. Appraised by Philip J. Kass on July 9, 2006, with documentation.
REPAIR LABEL INSIDE:
Repaired by C.F. Albert
205 S. 9th Street
Violin Maker & Repairer
Philadelphia March 1892
CONDITION: Instrument is in beautiful condition, expertly repaired and restored again by our Luthier.
Top -2 f-hole cracks on bass side. 2 bass bar cracks, 1 tiny crack at top. NO soundpost issues.
Ribs - Bass top violin corner. Bass block. Both repairs hardly noticeable.
Back - Gorgeous wood, no cracks.
Neck - perfect.
Scroll - Beautifully carved, no damage or repairs.
Born 1819 Baden Germany, died 1887 Philadelphia. Hand-made in Philadelphia circa 1860's. "Joseph Neff Philadelphia" inked on the back inside the violin. Appraised by Philip J. Kass on July 9, 2006, with documentation.
REPAIR LABEL INSIDE:
Repaired by C.F. Albert
205 S. 9th Street
Violin Maker & Repairer
Philadelphia March 1892
CONDITION: Instrument is in beautiful condition, expertly repaired and restored again by our Luthier.
Top -2 f-hole cracks on bass side. 2 bass bar cracks, 1 tiny crack at top. NO soundpost issues.
Ribs - Bass top violin corner. Bass block. Both repairs hardly noticeable.
Back - Gorgeous wood, no cracks.
Neck - perfect.
Scroll - Beautifully carved, no damage or repairs.