Joseph Ruddiman Violin Aberdeen c1760/70

Handsome violin by Joseph Ruddiman, Aberdeen c1760/70

Full-bodied with flatter arch through bridge area.

Expressive ff holes

Delightful typical Aberdeen style scroll

Darkish Amber varnish, mostly original

Quality replacement neck/neck graft with ebony crown to button

Lovely interesting flame to two-piece maple back with matching ribs

Purfling may have been inserted at a later date

Excellent condition, just minor restorations

Newly set-up with professionally cut bridge, ebony and rosewood fittings, Pro Arte strings

LOB: 353/354mm

Violin reminiscent of Richard Duke.

RUDDIMAN, Joseph. Born 1729 Monquhitter, died 1810 Aberdeen, Scotland UK. Most prolific maker of the Aberdeen School. Probably a pupil of R. Duncan. Prolific output of all types of stringed instruments is similar to that of Perry in Dublin. Active in Aberdeen from 1757. Amati/Stainer model, unpurfled; idisosyncratic head with small volute and extended throat. Later work is slightly more sophisticated and has a Duke or early Forster appearance, with red varnish, flatter arch, and more often purfled.