Antique 19th Century 3/4 Violin By Wolff Bros Circa 1897 Kreuznach

  

Antique German 19th Century Violin By Wolff Bros Circa 1897 Kreuznach Top Good Quality Violin, one piece back, label inside. Class 9 N3347 The Wolf Brothers were known in Germany s as "Gebruder Wolff". In 1864 they established an instrument making factory (cottage industry) in Kreuznach, Prussia by Leopold and Ferdinand Wolff. Their workshops were renowned in Germany and the company branched out as wholesalers in London producing instruments for the British market from 1885- 1910.

These violins were labelled in English in order to market their instruments to the many shops throughout England, hence the very small words "made abroad" at the top of the label with no reference to county of origin. Wolff Brother instruments were much sought after during this 25-30 period in the British Isles. Yes, they were very popular until the outbreak of the Great War. Even to this day many violin players and fiddlers find Wolff Brother instruments in English and Scottish auctions and tucked away in traditional older English homes set out for boot sales during the spring or summer months. Leopold's son, Julius, took over the business in 1912 and a few years later lost his life in WWI. The firm made well-crafted instruments using exceptional tonewoods Size: Full length 57 cm, Body size: 34.5 cm long, 19.5 cm wide. Size 3/4 Very Good condition wear and scratches, no damage, no cracks. Antique German 19th Century Violin By Wolff Bros Circa 1897 Kreuznach. The Wolf Brothers were known in Germany s as "Gebruder Wolff". The firm made well-crafted instruments using exceptional tonewoods. Size: Full length 57 cm, Body size: 34.5 cm long, 19.5 cm wide. Get images that make Supersized seem small. Showcase your items with Auctiva's.