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Fully Functional. General Wear
Product details:
Item Number:
001300318575
Brand:
Wm.H.Dow S.Melbourne
Model Number:
Faciebat Anno 1903 No.73
Colour:
Brown
With Case:
Yes
Own your own piece of Australian musical history with this extremely rare Melbourne-made Violin.
William Henry Dow was a Scottish-born Violin maker who lived from 1835 to 1928. He came to Victoria in 1855, working with a variety of engineering firms before pursuing his passion for Violin making. He ended up crafting over 200 Violins right here in Melbourne up until his death. These Violins were extremely popular and Dow drew great praise for his craftmanship. One of his Violins remains on display at the PowerHouse Museum in Sydney today.
This Violin is #73 and made in 1903.
See photos for further information including markings. Case and accessories included.
Inspection of Violin by appointment only.
**Update. Violin has been inspected and appraised by well renowned Government Appointed Valuer and Melbourne based Luthier John D Ferwerda. Violin has been authenticated and appraised in its present condition at $55,000 AUD. Check Valuation certificate link above**
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Own your own piece of Australian musical history with this extremely rare Melbourne-made Violin.
William Henry Dow was a Scottish-born Violin maker who lived from 1835 to 1928. He came to Victoria in 1855, working with a variety of engineering firms before pursuing his passion for Violin making. He ended up crafting over 200 Violins right here in Melbourne up until his death. These Violins were extremely popular and Dow drew great praise for his craftmanship. One of his Violins remains on display at the PowerHouse Museum in Sydney today.
This Violin is #73 and made in 1903.
See photos for further information including markings. Case and accessories included.
Inspection of Violin by appointment only.
**Update. Violin has been inspected and appraised by well renowned Government Appointed Valuer and Melbourne based Luthier John D Ferwerda. Violin has been authenticated and appraised in its present condition at $55,000 AUD. Check Valuation certificate link above**
