Description

German violin 4/4 1950 with Leopold label

1950 German Violin – Interesting Provenance, Fully Set Up

This is a circa‑1950 German violin with several unique and interesting details. The instrument is in good working condition, set up with Dominant strings and a professional‑cut and fitted bridge. It plays well and is ready for a student or advancing player.

The violin shows evidence of significant past restoration, including a repaired top crack, and what appears to be a neck reset or neck work. All repairs are stable and clearly visible in the photos.

Inside the violin is a simple “Germany” country‑of‑origin mark, along with a Leopold Widhalm label. Widhalm was an 18th‑century maker, so this violin is not an authentic Widhalm—just a trade label commonly used in mid‑century German production.

Adding to the story, the case carries a shipping label from Weaver’s Violin Shop, a respected and world‑renowned shop. Inside the case is also a business card from Jan Kortenaar Inc., noting “Rare Instrument.” These pieces don’t authenticate the violin as rare, but they do provide interesting provenance and show that the instrument passed through reputable hands.

Overall, this is a well‑repaired, nicely set‑up mid‑century German violin with some intriguing historical touches. A solid player with a story behind it.

Can ship in this old old old case that the handle is broken. The case is as is and not intended to part of the value yet it is old a kind of neat and historic. There is also a working bow with it and again is not intended as part of the value yet it will ship/sell with it when sold.