Posted by Nancy Jobes on December 17, 2004 at 13:42:22:
In Reply to: Joseph Guarnerius violin posted by Jim Pytynia on September 25, 19101 at 15:25:57:
I have a violin with the label "Joseph Guarnerius fecit cremonae" (with e on top of a) IHS with a cross anno 1723. The 23 is hand written, is lighter in color and different looking. I am curious to know if it is an original or a copy. And its value either way. Thanks.