The most awful sounding violin ive heard played was the betts stradivari at the library of congress in 1999, when a. If it is neatly and tightly inlaid, that is a good sign. Antonius stradivarius cremonensis, faciebat anno 17. Here are few suggestions that will help you get what you pay for. The one i have was given to me by an aunt and it belonged to her late husband robert millard mcclure. The case is an olive green interior, storage pocket, and a black exterior with leather handle. Many factors go into determining the worth of an antique violin, including the instruments manufacturer, how it has been treated over the years and the violin. It has a very old aubert bridge, 2 fine tuners one stamped west germany and thee other no name.
Purfling purfling is the usually black and neutral decorative inlay around the edge of the violin and is usually the most obvious giveaway of a cheap instrument. You can find out the value of a violin by violin jackson guldan company and the amount you could expect if you sold your violin jackson guldan company violin at auction. I have an antonias stratavarius cremonenfis faciebat anno. Does anyone have any great resource tips for publications i can purchase on blue book values for mandolins and acoustic guitars. I have an old violin with an intact label that says. A novices guide to determining if a violin is valuable. A full size jackson guldan violin with bow and case.
This is a full size jackson guldan violin with bows and case. From classics to selfhelp, cookbooks, childrens books and more. The violin measures 21 34 long, 7 58 wide and body is long this seems to be somewhere between a 12 size and a 34 size, my guess it is. Label in side shows it is a antonius stradivarius faciebat anno 17 model no. Based on an article that appeared in the columbus dispatch, the jackson guldan violin company went out of business for the firth and final time in 1971. They are known in the music world for their quality of sound, their great value and rarity. These are the 12 most expensive violins of all time. Giuliani bow, and big book of classical sheet music for solo violin. Offering up a jackson guldan 44 violin with star violin late 19th century coffin case.
Full size 44, needs setup, would be good for the student or a fiddle for saturday night. Excellent condition other then the repaired scroll, which was well done. Im an avid reader of nonfiction military books and as a regular hanging out at the guldan house i had a front row seat to this tragedy. Jacksonguldan was a violin company in columbus ohio. The guitars were machinecrafted and mass produced, using inexpensive materials so they probably.
Free online antique price guides and resources lovetoknow. Inspired by the new blockbuster movie from legendary, warcraft, comes the signature 6 action figure line. Violin appraiser how to identify an original violin. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Im interested in the historical and selling value of an old fiddle i was given. This violin belonged to my dad who played bluegrass music since way before i was born and i am sure he used this violin for that purpose although the dobro was his preferred instrument. Antique violin, national institute first violin, made by jackson guldan in the 1940s. The inside sticker reads antonius stradivarius cremonenfis, faciebat anno 17, copied from an italian instrument of the same name that was made during the 1700s. Jackson guldan was a violin company in columbus ohio. Roman teller developed a varnish technique that is quite remarkable his instruments seem to. Antique jackson guldan columbus ohio violin 12 or 34. The bow is an octagonal wood stick with synthetic grip and fullylined frog, made by anton schroetter. For a violin of this age it is in really great condition as the pictures should demonstrate.
Jackson guldan violin fitzwater antonius strad copy. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. Review vintage violin 34 fitzwater antonius strad copy jackson guldan. Simply because an instrument is old does not mean that it has great value. Thirdly, it maintained a toy department that, among other products, made toy violins. In the eyes of its owner, a violin is a trusted musical partner, and at the same time it is full of enigmas which are never fully understood. Today their fair market value fmv is based on actual sales data of the last two years of the companies violins at fine antique auctions is found to be in the range of 5. On the other hand, the old sears roebuck catalogs advertised inexpensive violin outfits that included a bow, case and instruction booklet for a dollar or two. This video introduces the concept of determining the age of something made of wood without damaging the item. The value of a violin marked antonius stradivarius cremonensis faciebat anno 1720 would actually depend highly on one main thing. These do not have the value or prestige of a fine old handmade violin, but they can have a reasonably good tone and be perfectly adequate for the advanced student. This highly detailed gul dan figure is sure to be a must have for both fans of the film and the video game.
They produced some guitars in the 50s and early 60s and were distributed by montgomery wards. It was played professionally for over 50 years and has developed a sweet, clear, powerful voice truly a professional instrument. Secondly, it made acoustic guitars, most carrying the brand name adjustomatic. In it, professor p shows a violin to various people and asks them how they might. Comes with the period case, decent shape handle has been zip. Current issues of published reference books, public and internet. The recognition of an original label is an essential part of authenticating an antique violin, and the presence of an original label will naturally enhance a violin s value.
The guldan musical instrument company made quality instruments in its facility in columbus, ohio from 1915 to 1971. Violin by violin jacksonguldan company, columbus 1925 c. A missing dust jacket, or a dust jacket that is in poor condition, can cut a collectible books value more than 50%, and make it harder to find a buyer. Brahmsdouble concerto for violin, violoncello and orchestra in a minor op. Theyre wellmade instruments and tend to be very sturdy and flashy in looks but generally have a tonal quality running the gamut from studentlevel to midrange. Identifying and appraising violin family instruments. All these violins have a great story that continues today. Every violin ive played is the most gawdawful horrid sounding violin ive ever played because i cant play. On the inital valuation, age, provenance, value and certificate of an old violin. The fiddle violin was manufactured by the jackson guldan violin co. The case is a very old m with whitman violin in good serviceable. Vintage jacksonguldan antonius stradivarius violin ebth.
Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. Tagged on inside model antonius stradivarius cremonenfis, faciebat anno 17. Find the market value of your old books by checking several places online abe books is an online database that allows you to search for antique and vintage books. Value of violins violins, violin maker, books, legends. This 44 violin is in excellent shape, loud, with great tone. The most gawdawful horrid sounding violin youve played. Values of antique violins today violins came into the world back in the 16th century, when it had its first violin maker in history, andrea amati, in the 1500s. Preauction estimates of value or bidding estimates are opinions only and provided solely as a convenience to clients, and should only be used as approximations of current market value. I added a beautiful rosewood chin rest, tailpiece, fine tuners for. The jackson guldan violin company was located at 165 w.
Jackson guldan stadavarius cremonenfis faciebat anno 17 when strung up with bridge and new string, this thing was is like a muted violin. A vintage jackson guldan antonius stradivarius violin made by the jackson guldan violin co. Sometimes i couldnt put the book down, other times i had no choice but to walk away and collect myself. Theyre wellmade instruments and tend to be very sturdy and flashy in looks but generally have a tonal quality running the. The jackson guldan violin company a violin, columbus, ohio, circa 1925 labelled guldan specialno. Over the course of time, most musicians develop a deep. The interior is labeled the guldan made by the jackson guldan violin co. The number of copies, fakes and forgeries far outnumber originals and rare. Vintage national institute first violin jackson guldan. The interior label reads, antonius stradiuarius cremonensis, faciebat anno 17 the last 2 numbers are worn off the label, made by the jackson guldan violin company in columbus ohiothe company operated from 1920s to the late 1960s. In addition to my daytoday work with fine instruments, the experience of working in an auction house for twelve years has enabled me to observe thousands of antiques. Most notably, the company produced violins, fiddles, and violas as its primary product. You can compare several copies of the same book in different conditions to most closely match your own book.
In the 17th century, we had famous violin makers, antonio stradivari and andrea guarneri, each with their own unique craftsmanship of violins. I know these were mass produced and have little value. You might want to check the blue book of acoustic guitars. Violin by violin jackson guldan company, columbus 1925 c. It is in its original case with beige interior, 2 storage pockets, black exterior, and leather handle. Purfling is tedious to put in, so if it is missing or painted on, the instrument is probably not very valuable.
The violin seems to be in good condition, however t is two cracks on the top of this instrutment but can be repaired. Antique stradivarius violin german 1920s full size 44 nice tiger back. Roman teller violin this roman teller violin is dated 1960 and is a single owner violin. The jackson guldan violin company of columbus ohio was known for inexpensive string instruments in the first half of the 20th century.
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