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Rare Scottish violin most likely by Peter Hardie mid C19th

Rare Scottish violin mid 19th century. Probably Peter Hardie (Perthshire c1850, no relation to M Hardie). No label or other markings.


Stainer style arching. Quite wide grained front.


Curly ff holes.


Painted purfling, beautifully done on back, but re-painted on front at a later date by less skilled hand.


Beautiful one-piece back with tight flame. Wonderful gold/orange/amber coloured varnish.


Neck graft.


Delightful scroll with pin pricks still visible marking the centre line.


Blocks/linings pine, linings butted to corners - grain direction of lower/top blocks contrary to normal Cremonese design.


Remains of dowel in top block.


Elevation raised.


Plentiful original varnish.


Restorations to front, but not bass bar or soundpost.


LOB: 358mm


What a delight to play. Most surprising for a full fat Staineresque violin. Powerful, full tone with plenty more to come - lovely deep almost viola like sound to lower strings.

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(very close to Sconce & Devon Park)

 

Parking available on driveway, alternatively plenty of space in Sconce & Devon Park

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