This outstanding antique 18th century violin by George Kloz
is offered to the highest buyer with .
The violin bears its original, handwritten label, shown below
as well as the same information handwritten in ink inside the back near the neck.
I can see it but I cannot get a photo of the inside back.This violin comes with a certificate by William Moennig of the famous firm of William Moennig and Son in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The certificate is dated November 29, 1976.The violin is in an excellent restored condition. There are several masterfully repaired cracks on the top. All repairs have been done to an exceptionally high standard and the violin is ready for immediate performance. The varnish remains entirely original and the violin has been expertly set up by an experienced luthier who is also a professional concert soloist. The scroll is grafted and the peg box bushed. There may be other repairs, so well-done as to be invisible.This is a master made violin, from one of the best makers in Germany. The Kloz name is certainly on any connoisseur\'s list of major and important violin makers of the 18th century. We all hear about the famous Cremonese masters, but in his day, a violin made by George Kloz was as valuable, if not more so, than a violin made by Stradivari or Guarneri. In fact, as late as the early 20th century, major retail houses cataloged Kloz violins for the same prices as very fine Italian violins. Below is a scan from a page of the Rudolph Wurlitzer catalog of \"Fine Violins\" published in 1925. It lists a George Kloz of the same year as this violin for the same price as a Ventapane, a Valanzano or a Pertrus Guarnerius.William Henley, in his Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers
provides the following review of George Kloz II
This is an important and fine antique violin representing some of the best violin making of the 18th century. The tone is old world, sweet, rich, clean and pure. It hearkens to a time that predates huge concert halls when music was enjoyed in an intimate setting often with only a handful of instruments. The pretty quality of the tone, the sonority and resonance meant more to the player and audience than power and huge volume. Often, the finest old violins deliver exactly that charming quality of old world tone. No, this violin is not well-suited to a soloist leading an orchestra on stage in an enormous hall. But rarely will you find a better quality sound, more sweetness and elegance than this violin offers. It is a wonderfully mellow, responsive, expressive and flexible sound that is refined and sophisticated for the accomplished professional looking for a great chamber violin.The back measures 357mm or 14 1/16 inches.

The starting offer is $49 and there is !

This is a fantastic opportunity for a serious player to acquire a really excellent, certified, 261 year-old violin by a famous maker, at sale prices, with a money back guarantee. I am so certain that this violin will satisfy even the most serious player, that if you win this sale, and don\'t like the way the violin sounds when you get it, I will refund the purchase price in full. I am very confident that once someone plays this violin, they will never want to give it up.

This violin carries a full 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you win itand don\'t like it for any reason, you can return it for a full refund excludingmy shipping charge. Every penny you pay for the violin, I refund without anyhassle or argument. But please plan on making up your mind and letting meknow within 14 days. Absolutely no refunds or returns considered morethan 30 days after sale end without advanced arrangements.

The violin does not come with a case or bow.

Insured shipping and professional packaging of the highest order is $39 in the US, $59 to Canada and $79 to most other countries. I pack in new, custom-made shipping cartons. I use packing materials designed to provide superior protection for old violins. I ship very fast, usually within 24 hours of payment-or less. You can expect your package to arrive safely within a couple of days of your payment.

Thanks for looking!!!!

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