Soldier's Stradivarius violin - - Violin

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Selected by Simone Sedda

For sale: a historically valuable violin that went through World War II and has survived in almost flawless condition. It belonged to a Hungarian soldier who left a message inside: "Koncsik István Abony I was discharged On 10th October,1944 With God’s help We won" It bears a Stradivarius label. Military metal case.

No. 99658637

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Soldier's Stradivarius violin - - Violin

For sale: a historically valuable violin that went through World War II and has survived in almost flawless condition. It belonged to a Hungarian soldier who left a message inside:

"Koncsik István
Abony
I was discharged
On 10th October,1944
With God’s help
We won"

It bears a Stradivarius label.
Military metal case.

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Selected by Simone Sedda

Estimate € 800 - € 900

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