Violin with two horns, branded on on the diaphragm casing “Tiebel – Violine / D.R.W.Z. No.355993” Also scratched on the back “Made in Germany” made c.1930. Length 61.0cm. Large horn bell diameter 17.2cm. In original, worn, case.
In very good original condition, the surface of the large horn a bit worn. Patented by Willy Siebel in Markneukirchen, October 1928.
Price £2200.00
Instrument #271
References
“Augustus Stroh's Phonographic Violin” by Alison Rabinovici in The Galpin Society Journal, Vol.LVIII, 2005.

Experimental violin, signed “Medelaire” made in France in the first half of the 20th century. Length 61.0cm. Probably made to test some strange acoustic principles as it has curious strutting inside the open body.
Generally in good original condition with repaired crack in one side.
Price £3000.00
Instrument #258

One string fiddle made by and signed with a stencil “STROVIOLS / TRADE MARK / REGISTERED” made c.1925. Height 84.3cm. With aluminium horn and fittings.
In good original condition.
Price £500.00
Instrument #260
References
Reference: “Augustus Stroh's Phonographic Violin” by Alison Rabinovici in The Galpin Society Journal, Vol.LVIII, 2005.

Bowed zither labelled "J.B.WESTERMAIR / Musikwerke & Instrumente / MUNCHEN" made c.1900. Length 50.2cm. In original cardboard box (poor condition), with wood and metal tuning key.
In very good original condition.
Price £450.00
Instrument #197
References
Biography of J.B.Westermair from "Zwei Jahrhunderte Zither in Munchen" 1998 by V.D.Laturell.

Cello bow with octagonal pernambuco stick, ivory frog signed "NORRIS" and ivory adjuster, made c.1800. Length 72.4cm. Weight 80.5gr.
In very good original condition, repaired crack in ivory adjuster.
Price £4500.00
Instrument #120
References
Short biography from "The British Violin: The Catalogue of the 1998 Exhibition"

Violin made in "Russian" style, labelled "S.KIAPOSSE / St Petersburg / A.D. 1748" but made in Germany in the second half of the 19th century. Length 59.5cm. Body length 36.0cm.
In very good original condition
Price £850.00
Instrument #17
References
"Die Geigen und Lautenmacher" by W.L.F. von Lütgendorff 1922