Repair Project
Sticker Reads "Copy of Antonius Stradivarius Germany" on Paper Label inside. Does not say Made in Germany, only "Germany". Also a little square in bottom right stamped over the last letter "s" with a donut shape/flying saucer/double ring O tilted, in the top half of the square; on that lower right corner of the label.
Antique Full-Size German Trade Violin (c. 1891–1914) – Authentic Tiger Maple Back
Vintage 4/4 "Germany" Export "trade" Era violin manufactured between 1891 and 1914–
Crack-Free Body Project - Copy Antonius Stradivarius
Violin 23" Long all 23.5"to the endpin, body is 14" long.
The Tailpiece and chin seem to be made of real wood.
Tiger flame is faint on neck and side and good on the back.
Vintage Geib Inc. Challenge Chicago Trade Mark 4/4 Violin Case with leather handle. Case appears to be some sore of faux reptile skin or print. Hard case is older with leather handle and thin walls, not plastic.
30x9x4 case size approximate. 2.4 lbs and violin and case bow is 3.35 lbs
Comparing to another violin a clearly marked Roth 4/4 , this violin seems to be the same length but maybe slightly thinner so is most likely a FULL SIZE.
BOW: Maybe NY on end, probably just Germany, I can check if that interests you. (See photo), Bow is missing adjuster cap knob. Missing half hair.
Also in the same photo a small wooden dowel was found inside loose, maybe use to be a support?
For parts or repair, finger board has a crack, chin piece is cracked in half and just taped as a visual, will need to be replaced or glued. Bow missing adjusting knob.
Missing the support piece on the edge that the tailpiece sits on the bottom edge.
Soundpost, the small wooden dowel was found inside loose, make sure this is re-installed under the tenor side foot of the bridge before you tighten the strings!!!
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Up for sale is an authentic antique full-size (4/4) German trade violin outfit dating between 1891 and 1914. The interior paper label reads plainly in English: "Copy of Antonius Stradivarius" alongside a stamped geometric square-and-donut trademark emblem and the mandatory "Germany" customs export stamp; pointing directly to the post-McKinley Tariff export era before "Made in" was legally mandated.
Condition & Items Needing Attention (Sold As-Is):
The Wood: Features a beautiful, genuine flamed "tiger" maple back with moderate, natural chatoyancy (the stripes dynamically shift and shimmer under the light—this is true grain, not painted on). Fainter flaming continues along the sides and neck.
The Body: The spruce top and maple back/ribs are completely crack-free.
The Purfling: Features authentic, inlaid wood purfling along the edges, confirming a solid baseline standard of turn-of-the-century craftsmanship.
The Fingerboard (Probably Repair Needed by a luthier): The solid ebony fingerboard has suffered a severe, multi-angle fracture that extends through the left side and a bit across the top face and then spliting down the finger borad a bit, basically making a "T" split. This may or may not require a full, standard fingerboard replacement by a luthier.
Hardware: The chinrest is broken and will need a standard replacement.
It is lightly strung with a few strings on the bridge. May need strings.
What's Included: Vintage Stamped Bow: Includes an era-appropriate wood trade bow stamped "GERMANY" on the stick near the frog assembly (requires standard re-hairing and new adjustment end cap).Original Hard Case: Includes the original, period-correct hard shell case with functional latches.
A beautiful piece of vintage turn-of-the-century tonewood with great visual appeal, A wonderful luthier or restoration project for a talented repairman. Because the core acoustic body is structurally sound and free of cracks, this instrument has fantastic potential to be a rich, warm student or amateur upgrade once a fresh fingerboard is fitted. Sold as-is.
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