Rare Scottish violin most likely by Peter Hardie

Scottish violin mid 19th century. 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