Violin Antique
Tuesday, August 16th, 2011Violin Antique
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 Cecilio 4/4 CVN-500 Ebony Fitted Solid Wood Flamed Violin with Antique Finish List Price: Sale Price: $179.99 You save: $220.00 (55%)  Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionTeacher approved CVN-500 orchestra violin is perfect for the intermediate violinist. It features hand-carved solid spruce top, hand-carved flamed maple back and sides finished with beautiful satin antique varnish and inlaid purfling... Features
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 Antique Black and White Violins - 10x10 Quilt Square List Price: Sale Price: $9.99 You save: $2.00 (17%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionAntique Black and White Violins Quilt Square is 100% Cotton 10 inch fabric sheet with 7.5 inch image. This product can be used for variety of things including a quilt or pillow top. A group, club or classroom quilt is unique and creative... |
 1893 Ad John Church Co Everett Piano Violin Player Antique Musical Instrument - Original Print Ad List Price: Sale Price: $29.95 You save: $11.00 (27%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionThis is an excellent original 1893 black and white print ad for the John Church Company promoting the Everett Piano located in Chicago, Illinois. Features
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 Door Knockers Antique Brass, Door Knocker Antique Brass Violin 6 1/2H x 2 1/2W Sale Price: $99.00 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionDoor Knocker Antique Brass Violin 6 1/2H x 2 1/2W Features
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 Florene Vintage - Antique Black and White Violins - Mouse Pads List Price: Sale Price: $11.99 You save: $2.00 (14%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionAntique Black and White Violins Mouse Pad is measuring 8w x 8h x .25d, soft commercial quality high resolution product. The image is permanent and becomes part of the mouse pad surface. Our transfer method produces professional matte finish with Premium Quality and Superior image resolution. |
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 Antique Black and White Violins - Adult SweatShirt Medium List Price: Sale Price: $26.39 You save: $2.30 (8%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product |
 Florene Vintage - Antique Black and White Violins - Coffee Gift Baskets - Coffee Gift Basket List Price: Sale Price: $44.99 You save: $10.00 (18%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionAntique Black and White Violins Coffee Gift Basket is measuring 9x9x4. Contains 15oz mug, BONUS free set of 4 coasters, biscotti and 5 blends of gourmet coffee. French Vanilla, Kenya AA, Decaf Colombian Supremo, Chocolate and Italian Roast Espresso elegantly presented in our signature black planet coffee gift box... |
 Florene Vintage - Antique Black and White Violins - Greeting Cards-6 Greeting Cards with envelopes List Price: Sale Price: $10.49 You save: $2.00 (16%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionAntique Black and White Violins Greeting Card is measuring 5.5w x 5.5h. Greeting Cards are sold in sets of 6 or 12. Give these fun cards to your friends and family as gift cards, thank you notes, invitations or for any other occasion... |
The Value of Antique Violins
Musicians and collectors alike can enjoy antique violins. These violins can be hundreds of years old and can sell for thousands, if not millions of dollars. Antique violins are artifacts of the past as well as beautifully made musical instruments. There are a wide variety of antique violins available, some of them one-of-a-kind treasures.
Many early violins are extremely valuable. The original King Charles IX violin made in 1564 by Andrea Amati is priceless. Other violins made in later years of the same century can sell for millions of dollars. Violins made by such world renowned makers as Amati, Stradivari, Vuillaume, Amati, Bergonzi, Guarneri, Gasparo da Salò, Stainer are extremely rare and are of great value to collectors.
These instruments are of great value because of their historical significance. Musicians prize these antique violins because they show the craftsmanship of their makers. They are often intricately designed and feature elaborate and unique carvings and engravings that are not found on many models today.
Many European Violin makers began making replicas of early violins in the mid 19-th century. These replicas were not made to confuse or trick collectors, but to appeal to students and other people who appreciated the designs of these instruments but did not have the money to purchase originals. Many contemporary violin companies continue to make these replicas in the hope of perpetuating classic violin designs. This strategy makes sense when people realize that the basic design of the violin has been relatively unchanged since the 18th century.
Antique violins are valuable for several reasons. They are rare artifacts, not much different from paintings and sculptures. Antique violins also provide models for current Violin makers to follow. Musicians appreciate the design and innovation present in original violins.
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