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yoyogogo - Posted - 02/19/2024: 16:10:34
Saw this online, looks pretty. Since its Copie De, i assume this is made in France. I think from my research, its made after 1957 when companies start to put "copy of". The symbol is JTL
your thoughts please?
Edited by - yoyogogo on 02/19/2024 17:53:26
wrench13 - Posted - 02/20/2024: 09:53:46
All one could say from these pics is
- Its violin shaped
- Has 4 strings
- Made of wood
- comes with 2 bows and a case
- Has a label in it
Close up pics of the scroll, C-bouts with corners and purfling, wood grain structure of front and back, and as many other pics you can get, will allow a much better idea of the worth and source of this fiddle. Put very little faith in labels, one of the most faked things in the music world.
The Violin Beautiful - Posted - 02/20/2024: 18:38:34
It’s hard to discern much from these photos. If you can get some at better resolution showing the top, back, and scroll, it will make it a bit easier.
The label suggests JTL, but, as already mentioned by wrench13, labels are no guarantee. There are real JTL violins but there are also a lot of German violins that have had phony labels put in. It’s the details of the working style that determine the origin.
