Musical Instruments

antique violin?

Feb 11, 2007 by dorothy t | Posted in Blues

this violin inside the case it has Abin F.Voigt,violin expert,Philadelpia,Pa. and outside on back of case it has M&W Co.new century,1902

If you can't find out much on google about the maker listed, try asking at this forum http://theviolinman.co.uk - he knows a lot about obscure luthiers. You could also take it to a local luthier (check the yellow pages) for an appraisal, but it's not

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