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An Italian violin dated 1928 and labelled Paolo Giacomelli (anno 1928) No. 318 also initialled C. M. P. G. This violin is ready for restoration due to being in pieces, the strings are in a tube. The top treble side is missing along with the neck and scroll. Wood is of good quality and has a well cut 'F-hole', comes in a plastic violin case along with a French 3/4 size violin and a French 1/2 size violin. Both with cases and bows together with a collection of 9 additional bows.
A good, late 19th century violin by Louis Lowendahl school stamped with oak leaves and LL plus Dresden on back below button. Labelled as a 'Copy of Joseph Guarnerius'. Also includes a good condition modern wooden, oblong violin case with 2 silver and nickel Pernambuco violin bows, one German, the other possibly French. Both in working order and of some good quality. The violin is in need of table repair, good close grain and well cut 'F-Holes'.