$1,845
American Violin, Cyrus F. Davis, Falmouth, 1900, bearing the maker's label, also labeled From the/Violin Studios/of the/Ditson Company/Boston/New York-Philadelphia/U.S.A., inscribed internally This top wood is out of a timber which supported the bell in the Baptist church, Buxton, Me, length of back 356 mm. Estimate $1,500-2,500 In good condition. Splint to upper bass shoulder of top, probably original. Buckling to lower rib. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2019-06-02