Vintage Violins (1900-1950)

Violin Period: Vintage Violins (1900-1950)

Our vintage violin collection spans the early to mid-20th century (1900-1950), featuring instruments from an important era in violin making. This period saw the continuation of traditional craftsmanship combined with modern innovations, resulting in instruments that offer both historical significance and excellent musical properties. Vintage violins from this era often represent exceptional value, offering mature sound qualities at more accessible prices than earlier antiques.

Many instruments from this period were crafted by makers trained in traditional methods while incorporating improvements in varnish, setup, and construction techniques. Our vintage collection includes both workshop instruments and individual maker violins, each selected for its musical quality and historical interest. These violins offer an excellent entry point for collectors while providing serious musicians with instruments of professional caliber.

Available instruments:

An upright studio shot of a wooden violin, displaying its classic amber varnish, dark chin rest, and ebony fingerboard, isolated against a neutral grey background.

Violin by Vincenzo Sannino

c 1915-1920

A studio-lit, vertical view of a polished wooden violin, featuring a black chin rest and dark fingerboard, positioned against a plain grey background.

Violin by George Cone

1929

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

Violin by George Apparut

c 1927

A vertically oriented studio photograph of a light-toned wooden violin, centered against a solid light blue background, highlighting its polished finish and black accents.

Violin by Gaetano Gadda, Mantua Italy c1949

1949

Frontal view of a wooden violin set against a light blue backdrop, featuring a polished body, ebony fingerboard, and black chin rest.

Violin by Riccardo Genovese

c 1926

A studio photograph of a classic wooden violin, featuring a warm, medium-brown finish set against a neutral gray background.

Violin by Leandro Bisiach

1908

A studio shot of a classic wooden violin with a deep reddish-brown finish, showcased against a neutral gray background.

Violin labeled Caressa & Francais, with decorated painted crest on back

1911

A close-up view of a wooden violin scroll and tuning pegs against a neutral grey background.

Violin from the French workshop of Chardon & Fils

1925

A frontal, full-length shot of a brown wooden violin isolated against a grey backdrop.

Violin by J.B. Collin-Mézin

1900

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