Antonio Stradivari, Cremona, c. 1712, the 'Earl Spencer'
Violin: 41592
Labeled, "Antonius Stradiuarius Cremonensis / Faciebat …."
Back: One-piece of medium curl ascendingto the right
Varnish: Reddish-brown
Length of back: 35.2 cm
Provenance
| until 1875 | Lord Dunmore |
| in 1875 | Sold by W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1875 | Emily Baring (Lady Revelstoke) |
| until 1887 | Edward Charles Baring (Baron Revelstoke) |
| 1887-1906 | Margaret Baring |
| from 1906 | Albert Edward John Spencer (7th Earl Spencer) |
| from 1977 | Unknown |
| in 1979 | Sold by Max Möller & Son |
| 1979-2001 | Emmy Verhey |
| in 2001 | Anonymous |
| ... | ... |
| from 2001 and in 2015 | Current owner |
Known players
Emmy Verhey, Nicola Benedetti
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Bein & Fushi, Inc, Chicago, IL (2004)- Certificate: Étienne Vatelot, Paris (1960)
- Certificate: Alfred E. Hill, London
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References
Bein & Fushi Catalog, Summer 1997, Bein & Fushi, Inc, Bein & Fushi, Chicago (illustrated)- Christie's Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, May 10, 1977, London, Christie's, Christie's, London (illustrated)
- How Many Strads? (1999 edition), Doring, Bein & Fushi, Bein & Fushi, Chicago, 1999 (illustrated)
- The Strad, May, 1977, Robert Lewin, London
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