Antique Violins (Pre-1900)

Violin Period: Antique Violins (Pre-1900)

Our antique violin collection features rare and historically significant instruments crafted before 1900, representing centuries of violin-making tradition. These instruments offer unique insights into historical craftsmanship while providing exceptional musical qualities that have been refined over more than a century of playing. Antique violins are prized for their mature sound, historical significance, and investment value.

Each antique violin has been carefully authenticated and evaluated for both its historical importance and musical excellence. These instruments often feature the complex, mature tones that only develop through decades or centuries of playing and aging. For collectors and musicians seeking instruments with both musical and historical significance, our antique collection offers unparalleled opportunities.

Available instruments:

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Italian Violin by Pietro Messori, Modena, c1897

1897

A front view of a wooden violin displayed vertically against a neutral grey background.

French Violin from the Workshop of Gustav Bernardel, Paris c1895

1895

A wooden violin against a light gray background, featuring a distinct, lighter-toned wooden chin rest and matching tailpiece.

English Violin made by Voller Brothers, labeled Raffaele ed Antonio Gagliano, Naples 1831

1890-1900

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Italian Violin labeled Joseph & Antonio Gagliano made by a member of the Gagliano family in Naples, circa 1830/40

c1830-1840

A vertically centered, studio-lit image of a vintage wooden violin against a solid grey background, highlighting its warm-toned finish and lighter-colored chin rest.

Violin by Enrico Marchetti

c 1890

A vertical studio portrait of a dark-toned, wooden violin featuring a polished finish, an ebony fingerboard, and a matching black chin rest, centered against a neutral grey background.

Violin by Vuillaume Workshop – Nicolas Vuillaume

c 1840-60

A studio portrait of a wooden violin centered vertically against a grey backdrop, featuring a polished finish, dark chin rest, and ebony fingerboard.

Violin by Honoré Derazey

c 1850-60

A full-length, front-facing view of a dark wooden violin isolated against a neutral grey background.

7/8 Violin by Francesco Rugeri labeled Nicolaus Amati, Cremona

A full-length, front-facing studio shot of a dark-toned wooden violin, centered against a neutral grey background.

Violin by Nicolas Lupot, Paris c1798

c1798

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