Scottish Violin by James Gilchrist dated 1883

Looking for something slightly different?  Check out the eccentric ff holes on this glorious James Gilchrist violin dated 1883.
 
Branded internally "Gilchrist maker Glasgow" and in script "James Gilchrist 1883 No. 3".
 
Trade mark Gilchrist peg holes, typical of this maker.
 
Strongly flamed two-piece maple back with matching ribs.
 
Golden amber varnish throughout, mostly original.
 
Excellent condition - just minor repairs.
 
Set-up and ready to play.
 
LOB: 354mm
 
Another  terrific sounding violin in this price range.
 
James Gilchrist
 
GILCHRIST, James Born 1832 Rothesay, Scotland, died 1894 Glasgow, Scotland UK. Trained as a scientific instrument maker and engineer. Living in Glasgow from 1850, active as an amateur maker from 1880. Established professionally at 109 Hope Street; later at 29 Stanley Street. No more than 100 instruments known. Finely made Stradivari-derived model with very flat arch, but several mannerisms and affectations in the detailing, some whimsical and inconsistent, some with certain practical advantages. Varnish also variable; some thin textured, others with thicker oil covering. James Gilchrist no.. / Glasgow 1886 [Rattray]