Interesting violin in need of restoration, possibly by and l...

Estimate

£1,500 - £2,000

Interesting violin in need of restoration, possibly by and labelled Franciscus Geiffenhof fecit, Viennae Anno 1781; also bearing a repairer's label dated 1812, the two piece back of birds eye maple with similar wood to the sides, the head of medium curl, the table of a fine width grain and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14", 35.60cm