This is a Labelled Jago Peternella Violin made in 1919. Jago Peternella (1886 – 1970) is a Venitian violin maker and violinist. He was said to have learned his violin-making skills from Giulio Degani in Venice which can be seen in his instruments by his choice of materials and workmanship.
Jago Peternella (1886 – 1970) is a Venitian violin maker and violinist born in Venice in 1886. He was said to have learned his violin-making skills from Giulio Degani in Venice. He emigrated to Philadephia then Atlantic City in the United States in 1912 then he went back to Venice in the 1920’ spending much time there. He returned in 1929 to the US working in different areas in New York. He moved to Hollywood in 1946 and then settled in San Diego from the mid-1950s up to his death in 1970. Some of his instruments that are labeled “Venice” were actually made in the United States. However, you can still see the influence of Degani on his instruments through his choice of materials and workmanship.
This French Made Violin for Barnes and Mullins was created in London in about 1900. Barnes and Mullins are representing several musical instruments bearing the largest names in the industry.
This is an Amati Copy German violin made around 1880. Nicola Amati came from a family of luthiers who became a master luthier and was considered the 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.