This is the Conrad Gotz Bohemian Model Violin, model number 107. The Bohemian model is one of the seven different violin models produced by renowned German violin maker Conrad Gotz. Each model is produced with different qualities of tonewoods to provide the best wood quality and hardware. For over 30 years of existence, Conrad Gotz violins are known for their high-quality craftsmanship and design.
Bohemian models are characterized by their ebony finishings, dark brown antique base tone with dark red shading. A reliable type of violin for indoor and outdoor environments.
This is an antique German violin estimated to be from around 1880. It does not bear a label and features an imitated neck graft with a well-executed sound post-repair on the top plate. Animato Strings has an extensive selection of new and old stringed instruments, including Asian-hand-made, European, U.S., Australian, and antique instruments and original Animato String brands.
This is a French JTL Virtuoso Violin Copy (c 1900) of Francisco Ruggieri dated 1671. Ruggieri was a skilled instrument maker from a renowned family of luthiers in Cremona, Italy. JTL represents Jérôme Thibouville-Lamy & Cie, a French musical instrument manufacturing company established by Louis Emile Jérôme Thibouville and Marguerite Hyacinthe Lamy in the early 1900s.
This is a French Violin Copy of 1651 Nicolaus Amatus Cremone, Mirecourt. Nicola Amati came from a family of luthiers but was considered the most famous luthier in their clan.
This violin is Labelled Collin-Mezin and was made in Paris dated 1911. Charles Jean Baptiste Collin-Mezin came from a line of luthiers where he created various instruments considered superior to other new instruments. This violin is most likely an early copy.