This is a John Jusek Violin made in Czechoslovakia around 1920 with its label and signature inside. This is one of the finest exported violins of the Czechoslovakian string instrument merchant John Juzek.
John Jusek Violin made in Czechoslovakia around 1920
John Juzek (1892 – 1965) was a merchant in Czechoslovakia. He was known as an exporter of violas, violins, cellos, and double basses in North America. The instruments were labeled as “John Juzek” which were crafted mostly by independent makers and guilds in the Bohemian region of the German border and Czechoslovakia.
The brand, line, and trademark of John Juzek’s orchestral string instruments are still in existence today through Metropolitan Music Co. a family-owned wholesaler for a hundred years. This company is owned and managed by the heirs of Robert Juzek (1894 – 1975) the brother of John Juzek and also a founding partner.
This is a copy of Nikolaus Amatus's violin made in 1636 with a label. Nicola Amati was a master luthier born in 1596, in Cremona Italy. He came from a family of luthiers but was considered the most famous luthier in their clan.
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