admin | July 14, 2010
Cahusac violin
Violin label
Here is an interesting and inexpensive violin by Cahusac of London, dating from 1786. A label inside says so, but I can’t believe that the label is genuine. It’s not printed, but inscribed Cahusac, Strand, London, 1786, in an antique hand – but whether the handwriting is 18th of early 19th [...]
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Tags: 18th century, Cahusac, English, Violin
admin | January 17, 2010
Look at this. It’s just gorgeous. I bought it at a regional auction where they had all sorts of junk, and the pre-sale estimate was £500/800. Some violins just stand out for their quality. Apart from being amazed by the beauty of the varnish it was immediately apparent that this [...]
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Tags: auction, British, English, school, Tobin, Violin