German violin by and labelled David Christian Hopf, Muficus ...

Estimate

£700 - £1,000

German violin by and labelled David Christian Hopf, Muficus Instrumentalis in Quittenbach, 1760, the one piece back of faint broad curl with faint medium curl to the sides, the head of plainish wood, the table of a fine width grain and the varnish of a light reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14", 35.60cm, bow, case
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** This violin is sold with a purchase receipt from Rushworth & Dreaper Ltd dated 19th July 1958