David Tecchler, Rome, 1719
Violin: 43335
Bearing its original label, "David Tecchler fecit Romae Anno Dni 1719."
Back: Two-piece of medium curl ascending from left to right
Top: of pine of fine grain in the center, opening out towards the flanks
Scroll: of wood similar to back
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 35.4 cm
Provenance
| until 1945 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1945 | Hugh May |
| until 1951 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1951 | Unknown |
| until 1961 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1961 | Professor Hugo Theorell |
| in 1977 | Sold by Sotheby's |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1961)
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References
Meister Italienischer Geigenbaukunst (8th Edition), Hamma & Co., Florian Noetzel Verlag, Wilhelmshaven (illustrated)- Sotheby's Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 17, 1977, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
- W. E. Hill & Sons Photographic Archive (illustrated)