Posted by John Ransy on June 03, 2005 at 10:25:47:
In Reply to: Violin Appraisal - Wash D.C. posted by Joe Pag on June 16, 2003 at 11:46:11:
: Hi,
: Looking for a recommendation for a violin appraisal in the Wash D.C. area. I have an old violin passed through the family marked "Joseph Guarnerius filius Andreae fecit Cremone fub titulo S. Teresie 1706". I want to determine if this was made by the Master's father or if is a later reproduction and determine a value. (If it were a repro, why wouldn't they copy the "del Gesu" mark?) Also has what looks like an appraisal sticker from Cremona Violin Shop in Chicago, says "Grade 9" dated 1922.
: Please advise if you know someone I can take it to.
: Thanks.