Labelled M. Wendler - - Violin (No reserve price)
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Historical 4/4 violin by M. Wendler of Bromberg (now Bydgoszcz, Poland), dating from circa 1890–1920, with ebony fittings and a spruce top, weight 501 g with chinrest, and including bow, hard case, and an additional chinrest, tested and playable.
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Historical violin by M. Wendler – Musical Instrument Factory Bromberg (today Bydgoszcz)
For sale is a historic 4/4 violin from the Musical Instrument Factory M. Wendler in Bromberg (today Bydgoszcz, Poland). The original manufacturer’s label in the body bears the inscription:
"M. Wendler, Musikinstrumentenfabrik, Bromberg."
The violin is a fine example of German/Central European workshop craftsmanship from the period 1890–1920. It features a warm, golden-brown finish and a two-piece maple back with attractive grain. The top is made of fine spruce, and the scroll, pegs, and chinrest are ebony.
The instrument is in good, age-appropriate condition. It shows typical signs of use and minor lacquer wear, but no obviously noticeable major damage or cracks. The violin is strung and offered together with a violin bow as well as a matching hard-shell case. Additional accessories such as a second chinrest, etc. (see last photos)
Manufacturer: M. Wendler
Original label: "M. Wendler, Musikinstrumentenfabrik, Bromberg"
Origin: Bromberg (today Bydgoszcz, Poland)
Circa 1890–1920
Size: 4/4
Top: spruce
Back, ribs and neck: maple
Ebony fingerboard, pegs and chinrest
Includes violin bow and hard-shell case
Length: 60 cm
Width: lower bout 20 cm
Weight with chinrest: 501 g
Condition
Age-appropriate good condition with normal signs of use and minor lacquer wear. Please evaluate the condition based on the photos, as they are part of the description. No current assessment or setup by a luthier has been performed.
As 'certified' or 'ascribed' violins and bows include pictures of their certificates and therefore carry a higher degree of documented certainty regarding maker, origin and age than instruments described only as 'labeled' (violins) or 'stamped' (bows), for which we offer no guarantees
Historical violin by M. Wendler – Musical Instrument Factory Bromberg (today Bydgoszcz)
For sale is a historic 4/4 violin from the Musical Instrument Factory M. Wendler in Bromberg (today Bydgoszcz, Poland). The original manufacturer’s label in the body bears the inscription:
"M. Wendler, Musikinstrumentenfabrik, Bromberg."
The violin is a fine example of German/Central European workshop craftsmanship from the period 1890–1920. It features a warm, golden-brown finish and a two-piece maple back with attractive grain. The top is made of fine spruce, and the scroll, pegs, and chinrest are ebony.
The instrument is in good, age-appropriate condition. It shows typical signs of use and minor lacquer wear, but no obviously noticeable major damage or cracks. The violin is strung and offered together with a violin bow as well as a matching hard-shell case. Additional accessories such as a second chinrest, etc. (see last photos)
Manufacturer: M. Wendler
Original label: "M. Wendler, Musikinstrumentenfabrik, Bromberg"
Origin: Bromberg (today Bydgoszcz, Poland)
Circa 1890–1920
Size: 4/4
Top: spruce
Back, ribs and neck: maple
Ebony fingerboard, pegs and chinrest
Includes violin bow and hard-shell case
Length: 60 cm
Width: lower bout 20 cm
Weight with chinrest: 501 g
Condition
Age-appropriate good condition with normal signs of use and minor lacquer wear. Please evaluate the condition based on the photos, as they are part of the description. No current assessment or setup by a luthier has been performed.
As 'certified' or 'ascribed' violins and bows include pictures of their certificates and therefore carry a higher degree of documented certainty regarding maker, origin and age than instruments described only as 'labeled' (violins) or 'stamped' (bows), for which we offer no guarantees
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Labelled M. Wendler
Multiple models
No
Physical condition
Good
Number of objects
1
Includes
+ Extra item (see description), Bow, Chin rest, Hard case, Strings
Weight
501 g
Material
Wood
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
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