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:

Violin by Vincenzo Sannino

c 1915-1920

Violin by George Cone

1929

Violin by George Apparut

c 1927

Violin by Gaetano Gadda, Mantua Italy c1949

1949

Violin by Riccardo Genovese

c 1926

Violin by Leandro Bisiach

1908

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

1911

Violin from the French workshop of Chardon & Fils

1925

Violin by J.B. Collin-Mézin

1900

Violin by the Workshop of Jerome Thibouville-Lamy a Paris

1927

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