Dealers, Restorers & Collectors of Fine Antique Instruments & Their Bows

A violin "Better than a mushroom"?

Having finally got around to updating the website and our current stock of fine antique instruments, I thought I would focus on this particular gem.

It's a fine and magnificent violin made by William Robinson in Plumstead 1929.

William...

One of the best things about being a violin dealer is not just owning and handling and pairing up musicians with so many fantastic and beautiful instruments it can (sometimes) be the amazing journeys and adventures that sourcing these instruments can take you on....

This month we have aquired several miniature violins, this is by far my favourite.  An exceptionally small, well made violin by a London maker.  Unfortuanately it's been sold but look what a great job the customer did of restoring this little beauty! The bridge is hand...

Another view of the immaculate M. Couturieux Violin made in Mirecourt at the turn of the century.  Well known for their superb construction and quality of tone, these volins represent excellent value for money. 

Today we have uploaded some marvelous French violins from the early 20th Century. 

One is a mint condition JTL violin, another is an even minter condition M. Couturieux violin, and finally a JTL Lutherie Vosgienne violin in near mint conditon. 

These violins are all av...

After our travels overseas we have some exciting additions to the family, a lovely German violin made for the English firm Beare and Sons, a couple of nice French violins and a tiny miniature violin made by an English maker. Details to follow! 

A fantastic sunset overlooking the English Channel.  This time we are heading to France in search of new additions to our collection also to visit some old friends and play a few concerts in Paris. EXCITED!!! 

This violin has just landed at our shop, fresh from the workshop.  It's a very nice German copy of a Strad (spelled rather precariously on the back of the scroll). Never the less this violin is of a great quality.  The choice of wood is excellent and the varnish is ver...

A fantastic view of the bridge over the river at the back of our shop in Feniscowles. 

If you ever need to visit us by train simply get to Pleasington Station (which is a request stop), walk down the hill past the two pubs, carry on through the glorious countryside, pa...

First up from our adventures overseas is this stunning French violin made by Chales Buthod. This violin is a stereotypical Mirecourt type with that golden orange varnish and a glorious single piece flamed maple back with neat edgework and intricately inlaid purfling....