Francesco Rugeri, Cremona, c. 1675
Violin: 106861
Labeled, "Francesco Ruger detto il Per in Cremona dell' anno 1679."
Back: Two-piece of small curl ascending from the center joint
Length of back: 35.1 cm
Upper bouts: 15.9 cm
Middle bouts: 10.8 cm
Lower bouts: 19.8 cm
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Provenance
| until 1907 | Beare, Goodwin & Co. |
| until 1908 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1908 | Miss V. Hereford |
| until 1935 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1935 | Mrs. Grogan |
| in 1951 | Professor Wilson Smith |
| ... | ... |
| in c. 1960 | Hans Isenberg |
| ... | ... |
| in 1994 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
- Dendrochronology report: Peter Ratcliff, London (2023) Dates the latest ring of the bass and treble side as 1655 and 1664, respectively. Printed report available for purchase upon request.
Certificate: Bein & Fushi, Inc (photocopy), Chicago, IL (1994)- Letter: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1962)
- Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1951)
Certificate: Bein & Fushi, Inc (photocopy), Chicago, IL (1994)
Letter: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1962)
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References
- W. E. Hill & Sons - Business Records (1850 - 1990)