Violin labelled Andrea Fiorini 1912
Violin labelled "Andrea Fiorini Fecit-Anno1912" with a B&S,L stamp (Made for Beare's), most likely from the Reiger & Fiorini workshop.
Excellent condition with a glorious red varnish on an amber background.
Delightful one-piece back with an ebony crown.
New set-up with ebony and rosewood fittings and a professionally cut bridge. Pro Arte strings.
LOB: 360mm
This violin has a powerful tone with a clear/clean response. Suitable for a professional player.
Note:
Reiger and Fiorini were flourishing between circa 1889 to 1912 and a little beyond. It was created by Giuseppe Fiorini, one of the great late nineteeenth century Italian makers, when he moved to Munich in Germany. Andreas P Rieger, an extrememly fine maker in his own right, became his partner as well as his father-in-law. Thus, the famous workshop of Rieger & Fiorini was created.