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Miniature violin

A violin a little larger than 1/64 size with bow and case. Spruce belly. Maple back in one piece; maple ribs. Tailpiece, fingerboard, button and tuning pegs of ebony. Double line of purfling on front and back of body. Paper label adhered inside body reads: J.A.BAADER & Co./in Mittenwald. Wooden bow with ivory tip, ebony frog with mother of pearl inlay. Leather banding. Tensioning screw missing. Case made of oak with green velvet lining and brass fittings.

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    early 19th century
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    Horniman Museum and Gardens
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    Mittenwald (Timezone: Europe/Berlin)
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  • Repository:Horniman Museum and Gardens
  • Measurements: overall: 12.2047 x 4.252 x 2.3622 in.; 310 x 108 x 60 mm