Labeled, "William E. Hill & Sons. Violin Makers. No. 38 New Bond Street London No 53."
Branded to the end of the fingerboard, "S. 81." Inscribed to the inside back, "2073." Rosewood Nigra pegs.
LOB: 35.7 cm
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- Dendrochronology report: Sondre Lie, Oslo (Sep 4 2025) Dates the latest ring of both bass and treble side as 1871.
Ending on Oct 27 at
3:12 PM London / 4:12 PM Berlin / 11:12 AM New York
Estimate:
£12,000–18,000
Bidding opens Oct 16, 2025 11:00 AM BST
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‡ - TI - antique - additional 5% import VAT charged on the hammer
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