Labelled Joh. Bapt. Schweitzer - - Violin - Unknown (No reserve price)





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Antique violin dated 1814, labelled Joh. Bapt. Schweitzer, model not specified, not tested and non-functional/restoration needed.
Description from the seller
For sale is a very old, exceedingly high-quality 4/4 violin with label * Joh. Bapt. Schweitzer fecit at formam Hieronym Amati Pestini 1814 *
The beautiful antique is in good condition - unfortunately it is missing its strings.
An absolutely high-quality, beautiful instrument worthy of preservation! An antique with extraordinary coloration and well-shaped body. The back (rib) is crafted with an exciting patina. Absolutely phenomenal workmanship.
The old instrument comes from an antique dealer in Italy (Udine) and was stored there for decades. Now it should find a new owner.
If you add new strings to the beautiful violin, it becomes functional and playable again. However, a developing crack is visible on the front/top plate in the middle - perfect for a restoration. Age-related signs of wear are naturally present - in keeping with the natural old patina - See pictures.
Dimensions of the violin:
Total length: 59.9 cm
Body length: 35.9 cm
Lower bout width: 20.4 cm
Middle bout width: 11.6 cm
Upper bout width: 16.6 cm
Weight: 412 g
The item is sold as shown in the original pictures with accessories. The seller accepts the item as shown in the pictures. In the auction listing mentioned brand names and maker indications are noted on the item/on the violin. To what extent these are replicas or originals are not determined by the seller. The buyer agrees to this.
All displayed invoices are subject to the small business regulation under § 6 (1) Z 27 UStG (Austria) - no VAT is shown separately. The buyer (bidder) agrees with their bid.
Please note that you are buying a unique used item.
Shipping is insured and provided with a tracking number
Item number: EK08/26
As ‘certified’ or ‘accredited’ violins and bows described as such include images of their certificates and therefore carry a higher degree of documented security regarding maker, origin and age than instruments described only as ‘labeled’ (violins) or ‘stamped’ (bows), for which we do not provide any warranty.
For sale is a very old, exceedingly high-quality 4/4 violin with label * Joh. Bapt. Schweitzer fecit at formam Hieronym Amati Pestini 1814 *
The beautiful antique is in good condition - unfortunately it is missing its strings.
An absolutely high-quality, beautiful instrument worthy of preservation! An antique with extraordinary coloration and well-shaped body. The back (rib) is crafted with an exciting patina. Absolutely phenomenal workmanship.
The old instrument comes from an antique dealer in Italy (Udine) and was stored there for decades. Now it should find a new owner.
If you add new strings to the beautiful violin, it becomes functional and playable again. However, a developing crack is visible on the front/top plate in the middle - perfect for a restoration. Age-related signs of wear are naturally present - in keeping with the natural old patina - See pictures.
Dimensions of the violin:
Total length: 59.9 cm
Body length: 35.9 cm
Lower bout width: 20.4 cm
Middle bout width: 11.6 cm
Upper bout width: 16.6 cm
Weight: 412 g
The item is sold as shown in the original pictures with accessories. The seller accepts the item as shown in the pictures. In the auction listing mentioned brand names and maker indications are noted on the item/on the violin. To what extent these are replicas or originals are not determined by the seller. The buyer agrees to this.
All displayed invoices are subject to the small business regulation under § 6 (1) Z 27 UStG (Austria) - no VAT is shown separately. The buyer (bidder) agrees with their bid.
Please note that you are buying a unique used item.
Shipping is insured and provided with a tracking number
Item number: EK08/26
As ‘certified’ or ‘accredited’ violins and bows described as such include images of their certificates and therefore carry a higher degree of documented security regarding maker, origin and age than instruments described only as ‘labeled’ (violins) or ‘stamped’ (bows), for which we do not provide any warranty.

