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The case is black, one of the shoulder
straps is broken. Zips to a silver clasp in the middle, covered by a
flap.
The violin has a "Grand Concerto, fecit in
Saxony, ANNO S/N" label inside. There is a notable, narrow fleur de
lis inlay in the bottom of the back.The violin was stolen from
Imperial College London, 24th/25th November.
My number is 07958100380.
Please get in contact if this much loved
violin rings any bells,
Thanks,
Alice Jacques
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STOLEN VIOLIN & VIOLIN BOW
On
the 20th, one violin and bow ( in a brown "gewa" case) were stolen on
the train between Brussels and Ghent.
We
would be most grateful for your cooperation in this matter.
Filip Suys
Venusstraat 28
9030
Mariakerke
Belgium
VIOLON PERDU
violon : Constantinus “GNATJUK” 1929
archet : Louis Bazin
contact: Filip Suys 0478/60 00 50 f.suys@skynet.be
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STOLEN CAPELA VIOLA & HILL VIOLIN BOW
I am contacting you because a valuable viola and bow have recently been
stolen from me and I would very much appreciate you letting me know if
they happened to turn up in your shop.
The instrument was a 16.5 inch viola made by Antonio Capela in 1978 (as
shown on the label inside) and it was taken together with a Hill violin
bow stamped 'W. E. H & S'. They were both in a blue shaped case.
The theft happened around the beginning of May, and I have let both
the police and my insurance company know about it. I have of course
been badly affected by the loss of these items which I depended on for
my professional work, and would greatly appreciate any news about
their whereabouts.
With many thanks for any help you can offer me,
Julian Latham
Mobile: 0780 415 6119
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STOLEN VIOLIN DETAILS
6th June 2011
My violin was stolen off a train at Finsbury Park
station Monday night, 6 June 2011. If you see it please contact me at
07975650313 or the police right away- the case number is
B01-047-239-2011.
Violin: a Stradivarius copy by Andrew Ryan. An "Antonio Stradivari"
label is inside, but Andrew Ryan's name is on the bridge. Light brown,
old finish. When stolen it had Larsen Tzigane strings on (with bright
blue thread winding at the top of the strings) and a middle chin rest
(directly over the tailpiece). The pegs are brown with a little black
ring around each, and the A string peg's black ring is slightly loose.
Bow: a Nurnberger, with gold medal on the heel and a purple and pink
pearl slide.
It was in a black shaped Gewa case with red velvet inside- there was
also a very cheap bow inside the case as well. At the time it was
stolen, there was a red "Oberlin alumni" tag on the outside.
Sarah Titterington Ibbett
RECOVERED
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STOLEN VIOLIN DETAILS
28th of August 2010
Unfortunately, on the 28th of August my violin was stolen from my
flat.
Case: Dark green 'Gewa' case, rough fabric material.
Wear marks on the top of the larger zip section and near the clasp to
open the case.
My contact details may still be in the smaller zip compartment at the
top of the case.
Violin: 'Bristol Violin Shop' printed on the bottom of the bridge.
Inside left F hole, the words 'Antonious Stradivarius' are visible (as
it is a copy), along with the date 1735, and one of the numbers has
been re-written in pen i think.
Characteristic black dots on bottom right of front of body
Black tail piece and chin rest
Bow: 'Roger Breton' inlayed upon the heal section of the bow
Slight dirt on bow hairs near the heal as well
Please see the attached photo for help with identification.
If it is brought in to you, please hold it for valuing or something
similar, and then inform the police, quoting incident number 1276 of
29/08/10
Please also then inform me on 07949421796.
Obviously, this instrument is of great personal value to me, and if
you would be so kind as to forward this on to any other shops which
sell second hand string instruments, it would be much appreciated.
Many thanks
Joe Yon
07949421796
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LOST/STOLEN, VIOLIN LEFT ON TRAIN AT
PUTNEY STATION 05.02.10
Violin by
Thomas Kennedy 1820, London.
Maple flamed back, watermark on ribs 50099:1, labelled Thomas Kennedy,
Oxford Street 1820, Bridge by David Rattray, set up black pegs and black
chin rest.
Violin Bow stamped
W Hill - Binding at
the tip, glued repair.
Violin
Case - German, blue hard back, pink reflector strips on case (may have
been removed), inside is grey.
If you receive any
information as the whereabouts of these instruments please contact
British Transport Police, Clapham Junction
on 0800 40 50 40 quoting
crime reference number H03/01184/2010
OR
Allianz Musical
Insurance on 0844 3914085, quoting reference
4088549.
Thank you for your
attention.
Allianz Musical
Insurance
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On Friday evening (19th February), a violin was stolen
from a car in Sheffield. It holds massive value, both sentimental and
physical. It is a full size, dark wood violin circa 1870, with a Latin
inscription running along the back.
We have filed a report to the police, along with checking most second
hand music stores and pawnbrokers in the area. Although it is unlikely
that it will resurface any time soon, if at all, it would be greatly
appreciated any news on its whereabouts could be sent to either;
Tom Dixon (owner):
contact@pocketsatellite.co.uk, tel: 07814125466
Richard Falk:
mta05rf@shef.ac.uk, tel: 07815969172
Details:
The violin is a Neuner and Horsteiner; full size circa
1870 as previously mentioned. The Latin on the back when translated into
English reads:
“When I was a tree I sang in the wind, now I sing again”
To hand I do not have the exact wording, but an online
translation gives:“ut ego eram a nemus ego sono obvius ventus , iam ego
sono iterum”
As stated this is not 100% accurate, but the best
available without seeing the body itself. When taken, it was in a
rectangular hard case, with a blue fabric exterior. In the case, along
with the violin was an Otto Spengler bow, and rosin wrapped in cloth
(possibly in a small cardboard box) The violin was used for live
performance; as such it had a pick up for amplification attached. It was
a rectangular transducer stuck to the bridge, with a jack input on the
back of the body. The crime reference number is: K17065-2010.
Thanks again for your time, and please don’t hesitate to get in contact
with any questions or information.
Richard Falk.
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Lost on a train Waterloo to Weybridge.
A Thomas Kennedy violin made c 1820 with a maker's label: Thomas
Kennedy, 364 Oxford Street, London inside. It is 358 mm long and the
varnish is orange/brown coloured laid on a golden ground.
It is insured for £7,500 and is accompanied by a stamped W Hill bow
(repaired at the tip).
It was lost in a German blue covered rectangular case (with pink biking
reflector tapes but they may have been removed).
It is marked with a smart water forensic code on the inside ribs.
As is also the bow.
I am heart broken over the loss of this instrument and ask that if it
comes into your possession, you will contact me as soon as possible.
My telephone number is 07742678960.
Helen Bradshaw
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Stolen violin,
Charot c1830, property of the Royal Academy of Music.
Should you be
approached with the instrument, it would be much appreciated if you
would contact me at the Academy either by telephone or email.
Many thanks,
Toni Bond
PA to David Rattray,
Instrument Custodian
020 7873 7485
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ANSALDO POGGI VIOLINO 1967 - 1968
VIOLINO RUBATO -
STOLEN VIOLIN
All'interno riporta
la scritta “fatto all'età di 74 anni” - riconoscibile da una macchia di
circa 2 cm sul legno del fondo.
Attenzione : questo violino e' stato rubato nel
2007 come da querela presentata presso la stazione dei carabinieri di
Bologna in data 27.03.2007 e come dimostrabile dalla documentazione in
nostro possesso ( non pubblicabile per motivi di privacy ).
Attention: this is a
stolen violin . It is recognizable by a black spot about 2cm in the back
and has a written in the inside: “fatto all'età di 74 anni”
I legittimi proprietari stanno cercando di
recuperare il violino o comunque di avere più informazioni possibili.
La “scomparsa” del violino ha visto il passaggio
dello stesso attraverso mani di liutai e di professionisti del settore
dei quali conosciamo le generalità' e che , per il momento, non possiamo
pubblicare per motivi di privacy.
Chiediamo la collaborazione a chiunque abbia il
violino, conosca dove possa essere o comunque lo abbia visto. E' nostro
primario interesse recuperare lo strumento, pertanto garantiremo massima
riservatezza a chi ci voglia aiutare ed in particolare a quanti si
possano trovare nella condizione di detenere tale strumento rubato a
loro insaputa , offriamo la possibilità di trovare una soluzione
ottimale.
Ricordiamo che chi non dovesse collaborare pur
essendo nelle condizioni di farlo (anche semplicemente occultando
informazioni) , può andare incontro alla violazione delle norme penali.
COME RICONOSCERE IL VIOLINO :
HOW TO RECOGNIZE THE INSTRUMENT:
Il violino presenta due evidenti segni di
riconoscimento:
- All'interno riporta la scritta “fatto all'età
di 74 anni”
- Sul legno del fondo ha una macchia di circa 2
cm.
SE HAI IL VIOLINO O
SAI DARCI DELLE INFORMAZIONI ....
IF YOU HAVE THE VIOLIN OR INFO ABOUT IT
.....
contattaci ! troveremeo sicuramente una soluzione
per risolvere la questione in maniera "privata".....
contact us ! we will
be able to contact you "privately" ......
E' prevista una ricompensa a chi saprà darci
informazioni concrete per il ritrovamento del violino in perfetto stato.
Reward for who will
be able to provide useful information for recovering this handsome
instrument in perfect state
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STOLEN:Violin and Bow, without the case, stolen from Birmingham
Conservatoire between 18/20 December 2008.
Honey coloured full size violin, but small. German in origin 1900.
Hill bow.
Please contact Birmingham Police 0845 1135000 Crime reference no
868839/L if you have any details about their
whereabouts, or 07788 107729. .
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- STOLEN:
A Carlo Bisiach cello was taken from the
Nottingham University music department between the 11th December and
19th December 2008. Inside the violin is a label stating it's made by
Carlo Bisiach and the date it was made. The cello has a distinct
pattern engraved on the pegs, where there are small balls attached to
the end of them, with the same pattern engraved on the tailpiece.
Also, the tuning scrolls at the bottom are all black except one which
is gold. On the top of the body of the cello, on the right of where
the neck connects to it, there is a faded patch of colour. The cello
is a reddy-brown.
Stolen with it was a Lefin bow, near
the frog is the name stamped in black. Also, the wire grip is frayed
at the end.
Both items were in a dark blue, Gewa hard cello case. Inside is a
felt of a slightly lighter blue.
The stolen goods have been reported to the Nottingham Police,
number 01158445901 with crime number CC134742/08
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STOLEN VIOLINS !
Anne Germanique
anne@germanique.com
Hello,
Our house was broken on Wednesday, November 26th, 2008.
Our two violins were stolen :
- A Lucien Schmitt violin of 1958 n°174 " Mieulx ne scay " with a back in
maple in a single part.
A Augagneur Bergeron bow with a ring in lizard imitation.
A grey american case, purple inside, cashmere cloth bag. Photos are
joined.
- A Stainer violin with a Peccatte bow (copies).
Golden internal beige case.
A Bernadel bow.
A Tourte bow with a broken tip.
A bow of study (octagonal baguette).
Thank you for your help.
Please pass the message in all your knowledge all over the world.
In case of identification, call the police station or the gendarmerie of
your place of residence.
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My daughter’s violin was stolen in São
Paulo City, Brazil, last November 19th. This is an Italian Violin,
made by an ignored author, the label inside reads “Alberto Bro …
Milano Via Carlo Alberto N. E
Strumenti, corde Armoni ...
$500 reward.
contact me at
sidney.mattos@emersonprocess.com
Thanks
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- STOLEN: VIOLIN by ANSALDO POGGI
Bologna 1924
www.FlorenusEdizioni.com/Poggi1924
Reward for who will be
able to provide useful information for recovering this handsome
instrument in perfect state:
+39 051 262046
+39 051 6237145
+39 051 492013
+39 051 6541452
+39 328 3157756
sit0252@iperbole.bologna.it
tpcbonu@carabinieri.it
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STOLEN: Unfortunately one
of our warehouses was broken in to last night and a quantity of stock was
stolen. We would be grateful if you could make your other members aware
and to ask them to be on the look out for anyone trying to sell on the
following:
GEM RP 910 Digital Pianos
Robertson RP 220 Digital Pianos
Robertson RP 120 Digital Pianos (x 8)
and Blast Drum Kits (x 6)
Many thanks for your assistance in this matter.
Yours Sincerely
Hooters Musical Instruments.
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STOLEN: At around midday today, 12 November, a team of two
males of Mediterranean appearance and accent, one aged around 30 and
the other around 45, engaged two of my staff members in enquiring
about the Take It Away scheme (ironically!) while the third member of
the team, a female aged around 50, left the store with a Garrison
GLE-1 electro-acoustic guitar, probably under her coat. The
guitar features a bear-claw spruce top, 50,000-year-old Kauri wood
back and sides, gold hardware and a Fishman Prefix Pro EQ system. The
serial number of the stolen item is 071017001 and it is without its
case or its certificate of authenticity. Ticket price was £1,999 and
I attach a photo.
Only 23
of these guitars were made and only four found their way to the UK: we
had one and the other three went to dealers in Salisbury and
Stratford, so it’s immediately recognisable.
If
anyone is offered this guitar, or sees it on Ebay or elsewhere, please
call me on 01284 703366 or my mobile 07912 539319, or Suffolk Police
on 01284 774100 quoting Incident Number 235 of 12/11/08 (crime number
to follow).
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- LOST / STOLEN IN CORK ON 25th
OCTOBER 2008
Violin by William
Edward Smith of Wetherby c.1908.
A two piece back of medium flame maple descending from the centre with
matching ribs, neck and scroll. The belly of medium grain spruce and
varnish of dark golden brown, outline and sound holes styled after
Guarneri.
Violin Bow
stamped 'Gand & Bernadel'.
Silver mounted, round stick, silver tip. French. (Repair to head.)
If you receive any
information as the whereabouts of these instruments please contact An
Garda Síochána, Cork on (+353) (0) 21 452 2000, quoting reference
S355278
OR:
Allianz Musical
Insurance on 0844 3914085, quoting reference 23503.
Thank you for your
attention.
Allianz Musical
Insurance
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I had my violin stolen,
Violin: John Betts 1789
2 Bows: Hill and Thoma
Case: Blue Gewa Violin Shape
Date: 25 October from Birmingham
Contact details:
07787163482
stellahartikainen@yahoo.com
Many thanks for your help!
Stella
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Hi,
I left my violin in a taxi cab in Brighton on Tuesday, Sept. 16. I am
attaching a picture of it. The cabbie didn't turn it in and I am notifying
any shops that buy violins.
If found or discovered, please send it to the Brighton Police (or contact
them) or email me.
It is not valuable. It has a crack over the F hole and one along the
soundpost (both repaired). It has a label that reads 'T. Rathbone
17/9/1937' and was in a brown canvas case with a bow and new rosin.
Please forward this information to anyone who might be able to help.
Case/Crime# CE3-115284-08
Thank you,
Shelley Connolly
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STOLEN FROM A TRAIN IN SOUTH-WEST (Travelling to Bristol)
Violin in a blue case with a slightly wonky bridge and a shoulder
rest with a gold trim. Two bows were in the case, which also had a
green climbing clip attached to it. If you have any information
please contact rls207@ex.ac.uk
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My violin was stolen in Hewitt texas on July 3rd 2008. The label inside
reads Joseph Hornsteiner 1735. I have posted a $500 reward. It is
extremely sentimental.
contact me at soprano713@yahoo.com
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MISSING IN BEDWYN, WILTSHIRE FROM A TRAIN TRAVELLING BETWEEN LONDON
PADDINGTON AND TAUNTON
VIOLIN by MATTEO GOFFRILLER, dated 1698. with a Sartory Bow.
Dark
brown varnish. Rosewood pegs.
Both items in a brown rectangular hard case, with a luggage label attached to the
handle. The case has a dark green velvet lining.
IF YOU RECEIVE ANY INFORMATION REGARDING THE WHEREABOUTS OF THESE ITEMS,
PLEASE CONTACT ALLIANZ MUSICAL INSURANCE on 01483 260763, quoting
reference.
21923.
Thank you for your attention.
ALLIANZ MUSICAL INSURANCE
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STOLEN:
Camilli Camillus fecit
Mantua 1737
was stolen on Saturday, 15. december 2007 in Berlin-Charlottenburg
in Germany.
The varnish of orange colour is original and almost complete.
The measurements of the back (measured above the curve) are
35,35 - 16,35 - 11,45 - 20,40
There are some traces of usage right upper side beside the f-whole.
The following two bows were also in the violin case:
Nicolas Voirin, 1880
Thomassin.
The violin and the bows were in a black, strongly used square-type
violin case.
Please pass this message on to anybody who could be helpful in
finding the instruments.
Thank you very much already in beforehand,
warm greetings.
Sebastian Breuninger
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STOLEN Saxophone stolen from our shop sometime between Monday and
Wednesday lunchtime this week.25th February 2008
Trevor James Classic Tenor Saxophone - serial number D1865. Without
case and mouthpiece.
If you have any information etc. please either contact Lincolnshire
Police on 01522 532222, quoting crime ref: BC08/790.
Stamford Music Shop,
11 St. Mary's Hill,
Stamford,
Lincs. PE9 2DP
Tel: 01780 751275
Fax: 01780 752245
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STOLEN: At some point between 2nd -9th Feb we had the following
guitar stolen from our Reading store.
PRS Hollowbody 1 in Dark Cherry Sunburst, 10 top with Moons. Wide Fat
neck.
Serial number 90352. This one was taken without the PRS case which we
still have.
If you have any information which may lead to it's recovery please
contact Thames Valley Police on 0845 8 505 505 quoting crime reference
: EA3027569/08
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MISSING IN THE LEEDS AREA ON 27th NOVEMBER 2007.
Full size English Violin labelled "Worden 1905", with two piece front and
back, of light brown varnish.
Together with a German Violin Bow
If you receive any information as to the whereabouts of this instrument,
please contact Holbeck Police station on 0113 2414659, quoting reference
13070303242 OR: Allianz Musical Insurance on 0844 3914051, quoting
reference: 21596.
Thank you for your attention
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STOLEN FROM A HOTEL IN GLASGOW ON 20TH DECEMBER 2007
Violin attributed to Nicolaus Gagliano - label inside reads "Nicolaus
Gagliano Filius Alexandri fecit Neap. 17.."
RECOVERED
With a one-piece back and along the left hand side, from top to bottom, is
a
distinctive brown line, presumably from tree-sap running along the grain
of
the wood. There is also a slightly faded patch just above the middle of
the
back. The chin rest, tailpiece, and pegs are light brown in colour.
With the violin were two bows, one labelled "Duff" (a 'Berg' bow made of
composite material).
All in a hard black Hiscox case (with a tough fabric cover and zip music
pocket) with a dark blue strap and red lining.
If you receive any information as to the whereabouts of these items,
please
contact DC Diane Donald at Strathclyde Police on 0141 5323036, quoting
reference AB08921207
Thank you for your attention.
Allianz Musical Insurance
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A Nicolas Audinot violin was stolen from Bristol University music
department, The Victoria Rooms, on either 22nd or 23rd November 2007.
RECOVERED
The violin has a label inside the body stating it was made by Nicolas
Audinot. anno 1876 Minecourt. On the back of the violin, close to the
neck, is stamped the word Audinot. It has a repaired crack on the
left-hand scroll and has a solid wooden back. When stolen it was fitted
with a bridge labelled Cremona House and had ebony tuning pegs and
Pirastro Aricore strings.
Also stolen at the same time was a bow made by W E Dorfler, which has
mother-of-pearl under the frog and mother-of-pearl dots on the screw.
Both were contained in a JTL violin black oblong case which has a
red/maroon felt inside.
Also stolen was another bow, several items of sheet music, a complete
set of new Pirastro Aricore strings and a Kun shoulder rest.
This theft has been reported to Somerset and Avon Police with crime
report number Q803 423 112 703.
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STOLEN IN BRISTOL ON 23rd NOVEMBER 2007
GERMAN VIOLIN c.1880 labelled "copy of Nikolous Amati". RECOVERED
Front of fine medium grain spruce, one piece maple back, varnish deep
chestnut brown over golden yellow brown.
If you receive any information as the whereabouts of this instrument
please
contact Avon & Somerset Constabulary on 0845 4567000, quoting reference
Q/8333/23112007/09 OR:
Allianz Musical Insurance on 0844 3914051, quoting reference 21545.
Thank you for your attention.
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Allianz Musical Insurance
MISSING IN SEVILLE, SPAIN - 17/10/2007
Eugene Sartory Silver mounted Cello Bow Paris, circa 1930.
Measurements - 76gms
Description - Octagonal stick, the frog with silver rings and pearl eyes,
silver overlaid adjuster stamped E. Sartory a Paris on the handle.
If you receive any news as to the whereabouts of this bow, please contact
Comisaria de Centro (Sevilla) on Tel no: 0034 954 231 902 quoting
reference
no: 2318331 (Instructor 62099) OR
Allianz Musical Insurance on 01483 260626 quoting reference: 21347.
Thank you for your attention.
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MISSING IN DEVON
English Violin of the Furber School, C1820 in a black case with red velvet
lining.
One piece back of English sycamore with faint figure, ribs and head
similar.
Front of even width grain pine. Varnish light brown colour.
Together with a silver mounted pernambuco violin bow, ivory tip.
If you receive any information as to the whereabouts of these items,
please
contact Tiverton Police Station on 0845 2777444, quoting reference 351-07
OR:
Allianz Musical Insurance on 01483 260763, quoting reference: 20862
Thank you for your attention.
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STOLEN IN BRISTOL ON 3rd OCTOBER 2007
French Cello C1890 - Labelled "M Couturiet" of mid red/brown varnish.
In a black hard case with beige velvet lining. Also contained within the
case were a Nickel Mounted Cello Bow and a Silver Mounted Finkel Cello
bow,
stamped "lefin"
If you receive any information as to the whereabouts of these items,
please
contact DC John Norton, Redland Police Station on
0845 4567000, quoting Crime Reference: B25040310/2007/01 OR
Allianz Musical Insurance on 01483 260763, quoting reference 21248.
Thank you for your attention.
Allianz Musical Insurance
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STOLEN !!!
a violin
"Michael Angelo Bergonzi, 1749 Cremona" was stolen on
21.September 2007 in Remchingen (near Karlsruhe, Germany, and close
to France border)
Description:
The base is from two pieces of quarter cut maple of medium to plain�
cut, the top is from two pieces. The scroll is from plain maple.
Colour: reddish-brown
Measurements:
Length 35.3 cm
Upper Bouts 16.4cm
Middle Bouts 11.1 cm
Lower Bouts 20.4 cm
If you have any
information, please contact me
mabergonzi1749@yahoo.de
with best thanks
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STOLEN: A unique piece of the Quebec heritage
Jo. Bouchard's violin stolen from me in St-Hubert in Quebec Canada
here's the evaluation, paper forms and photos
If anyone sees it I'll be happy to recover it
send me any info regarding it at
Jean__Lacombe@hotmail.com
thanks for looking!
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I would like to report that
on the 27 June 2007, my Viola, Romeo Antoniazzi from 1914, was stolen
near Bern (Switzerland). The brand of the author is stamped with fire
in the back.
Best regards Ivan
Sinicco email: ivan@sinicco.com
RECOVERED
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STOLEN IN LIVERPOOL ON 16th MAY 2007
A French Violin bearing the label - "JTL Geronimo Bernabetti, Paris".
c1900.
2 piece belly of narrow grain in pine. 1 piece back with strongly figured
RECOVERED
narrow flamed maple.
Length 14 3/16. Varnish of a deep orange/brown.
2 Violin bows, one of which is by the Dresden School, c1900, gold mounted.
All items were in a black oblong case, with red velvet lining.
If you receive any information as to the whereabouts of these items please
contact Wavertree Road Police on 0151 7096010 quoting crime reference: 05
E
105711867 Or: Allianz Musical Insurance on 01892 703442, quoting
reference: 20514.
Thank you
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MISSING IN THE LONDON AREA
Markneukirchen full size Cello C.1890, honey-coloured wood , paper label
inside with owner's details, in hard black modern case with green
baize
interior. The case is covered in stickers from various parts of the world.
With Gotz Cello Bow.
Last seen in a minicab in Denmark Hill, London, SE5 on 26th April 2007.
If you receive any information as to the whereabouts of this instrument,
please contact Allianz Musical Insurance on 0844 391 4051, quoting our
claim
reference 20397.
Thank you for your assistance
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Stolen:
Fine old English cello by Robert Thompson, whose original label it bears
in the interior, dated 1756.
Description:The
back in two pieces of maple with flames of medium width descending
slightly from the centre joint; the sides and scroll of similar wood;
the table in two pieces of spruce with grain of medium width at the
centre, broadening towards the flanks; the varnish of an amber-brown
colour. At the time of stealing it was fitted with a Belgian bridge
stamped J&A Beare.
Measurements:-74.3cm
in length of body, with widths of 35.8cm and 43.9cm.
May be
found with a plain silver-mounted bow by Arthur J Barnes, Pernambuco
stick stamped “Hill” and eyeless ebony frog.Also a plain baroque bow and
a black carbon-fibre Accord case.
If you have any information which may lead to the recovery of this
instrument please contact me by email on
steffan.rees@gmail.com or phone 020 8977 6757
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MISSING IN THE MANCHESTER AREA
Modern Viola - copy of "conta vitali" by Guarneri.
RECOVERED
Labelled "George Stoppani 2005". Antique finish. Ebony tail
piece by OttoTemple.
In a fibreglass, rectangular case with leather handle and green
interior, by Savage & Hoy.
If you receive any information as to the whereabouts of this
instrument,
please contact Allianz Cornhill Musical Insurance on 0870 1600303,
quoting
reference 20044.
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Thank you
Last weekend two of my instruments
were stolen from my house. Could you please help me spread this
information so I could hopefully find them back. One
of the instruments is an old Bohemian violin, built in Schoenbach
around 1890-1900. The instrument is relatively dark coloured and
has a bridge build by Josef Vedral.
The instrument was in a brown cage by
Winter. The inside is green. In it was also a bow and some
personal belongings like pictures. The
second instrument is a black Silent Violin (S120) by Yamaha. This
was in a black cage which is turquoise from the inside.
Thanks for your help,
Esther in 't Groen
0031-30-8896964
0031-6-11344914
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Lost in the Liverpool Street
area of London on 6th February 2007
Baroque English Violin. C.1770 bearing the label "Thomas Dodd"
One piece back of medium curl, golden brown varnish in a black "Gewa"
case.
If you receive any information as the whereabouts of this instrument,
please
contact City of London Police - C Division on 0207 6012606, quoting
reference 6/472/07 OR:
Allianz Cornhill Musical Insurance, on 0870 1600303, quoting reference
19919.
Thank you
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I am reporting a violin
stolen from my house in Selly Oak Birmingham,
U.K. on 17th of February 2007.
The violin is an imitation Maggini with a distinctive spiral like
pattern on the back at both top and bottom. It was in a black material
case with handle missing with red fluffy interior + bow.
If you think you may have seen this violin please contact West
Midlands
Police on 0121 6261304 and ask for Neil Shepherd.
Many thanks,
Richard Bullen
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STOLEN IN BRIGHTON ON 3rd FEBRUARY 2007
German 3/4 size double bass with carved solid spruce front, flat maple
back.
Dark brown varnish. In a gig bag.
Fitted with a David Eden pick-up, under left hand side of bridge.
The front has some chipping to the edging on the bottom, left hand
side.
If you receive any information as to the whereabouts of this
instrument,
please contact Brighton Police on 0845 6070999, quoting reference
CC2/1488/07 OR:
Allianz Cornhill Musical Insurance on 0870 1600303, quoting reference
19855.
Thank you
Allianz Cornhill Musical Insurance
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Tuesday 30.01.2007, my baroque violin, two
baroque bows in a blue violin case with equipment was
lost/stolen on a train
departing from London Bridge Station at 13:24, via Sydenham station, to
Victoria station.
The loss is reported to the polize and the train lost propereties
offices in England.
Description of the instrument:
The violin is built of Karl Henrik de Brenner in
Sweeden early 19th century. All the parts are original, also the neck.
The neck is glued in to the violin. The varnish is red. The scroll has a
funny shape, and is unusual and very small. The neck is shorter than a
normal violin, so for the left hand, playing on the instrument is more
like playing on a ¾ sized instrument. The body of the instrument is a
bit bigger than normal, and does almost not fit into the violin case. No
chin rest. There´s a clear lighter spot in the varnish on the usual
place for chin rest. The bridge is new, of a type that is quite thick
and solid, and is taller on the e-string side, and shorter than the
g-string side. The replacement value of the instrument is approxemately
4460,-british pounds (or 55.000 NOK).
Description of baroque bows:
Baroque bow in dark snake wood, fluted (with lines),
wooden frog, anonymous.
Baroque bow in a bit lighter wood, fluted, white
frog, anonymous.
The case:
The instrument was in a blue violin case: ”Orly”,
and was shaped like the instrument with a zip and black strops for
carrying. Red inside. There was a small ”golden brick” tied to the case,
where it said ”Kompass” and the number ”110239”, and the text: ”For
mislaid luggage or other messages notify Kompass Assistanse (...) +47
6698669624 hours a day.”
The equipment:
The violin was wrapped in a white silk cloth from
Japan with hand painted flower patterns. The violin was also covered by
a light blue cloth and a red flannel cloth shaped as a violin (which
does belong to an other violin case). In the case was also various
equipment: many gut string (Gamut and Pistoy), tuning fork A 415, mutes,
metronome, rosin, a black shoulder pad, a pair of hand made dark blue
wrist warmers with a hole for the thumb.
With best regards,
Kari Arder Hauge
Italian mobile: +39 338 669 8660
Norwegian mobile: +47 40241358
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In March 2005. a violin was stolen, from
Budapest, together with its blue, square casing and a bow. Inside
of the instrument there is a label placed, saying "Jofeph
Guarnerius Fecit, Cremona Anno 1735"
This violin is a beautiful replica, approx. 60-80 years old. There
is a 3-4 mm diameter knot on the right side of the back next to
the C. It is covered with golden brown lacquer. The neck is
replaced. The whole violin is 35.8 cm. The mensura is 19.5 cm.
The bow is labeled with a hardly visible "Hoyer" sign. The head is
repaired.
If you found this instrument, or if you have
any information about it, please call: +36/70/5519244. High prize
money!
Thank you!
STOLEN IN WAVETREE AREA OF LIVERPOOL ON 29th OCTOBER 2006
English Viola by Elspeth Rowe dated 2002 (A569)
Silver & Ebony mounted Viola bow by Neuville
Italian Gold mounted Viola Bow by Periotti
Swiss Viola bow by Ernst
RECOVERED
All items were in a Gewa case with a black canvas cover.
If you receive any information as to the whereabouts of these items,
please
contact Allerton Police on 0151 7096010, quoting reference:
05F114127006
OR:
Allianz Cornhill Musical Insurance on 0870 1600303, quoting
reference:
19330
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LIKE SOMEONE CUT MY ARM OFF. . .Hans Klotz violin
(1953), made in Stuttgart, Vuillaume bow and
Gewa violin case stolen in Austin Texas, 2003.
Violin has great sentimental value as it was bought for me by my
father and I used it to teach orchestra classes for 30 years in
Odessa, Texas.
The violin has a K with a circle under the fingerboard on the
top of the belly of the instrument.
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My 5 string viola was stolen when my car got broken
into in a car park in Exeter on 8th November, sometime
after 10:30pm. Its a very distinctive, orangey red,
15" with 5 strings, made by Tim Phillips. It has a
hole in the scroll, part curved/part pointy sides and
a slanted fingerboard and tail piece. There's also a
slim bow with the ivory missing from the tip and black
marks near the heel. It was in a shaped beige case
with one zip.
If you have any news on its whereabouts, please
contact Jackie Oates on 07810 335476, or phone the
police, quoting reference DE-06-140-10
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STOLEN IN BROADGATE, LINCOLN ON 1st OCTOBER 2006
A Cello Bow by Jerome Thibouville Lamy Atelier Mirecourt Voges
France.
Pernambuco stick stamped "Lamy D'Apres Simon".
Silver Mounted Ebony frog, early 1900's
If you receive any information as to the whereabouts of this bow,
please
contact Lincoln Police on 01522 882222, quoting reference
DA-06-6107. OR:
Allianz Cornhill Musical Insurance on 0870 1600303, quoting
reference 19227.
VIOLIN
The violin is labelled Andre Guarnerius, it has a one piece back of
Birdseye maple and is dark brown in colour. There is a large crack on the
back of the violin on the top right hand side, the tailpiece has four
screw holes but only one adjuster.
BOWS
A Tubbs bow stamped Jas Tubbs, in silver and ebony with silver lapping.
A Howard Green bow, in gold and buffalo horn with gold lapping - light
coloured stick
CASE
Blue Jaeger shaped case with silver / grey interior.
If you have any information as to the current whereabouts of any of the
above items please contact either Claire Styles or John Spavins on 01892
703412 or 01892 703322.
Thank you in advance for your co-operation.
Allianz Cornhill Musical Insurance.
In 1986 a violin was stolen with my
vehicle. The thief wanted the vehicle.
The violin was a :- G Rogerie or G Rogerii (Giovanni I think) 1640
or1540
We offered a reward in the paper but no
response (a little response but not helpful)
This was when I was living in Harare,
Zimbabwe.
I would like to register in your stolen
violin section
Thankyou
Ursula Cowper
2 Old Post Office
9 High St
Twyford
RG10 9AB
Phone:0118934 9693
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A Viola made by
Paul Harrild
I’m writing to report that my viola was stolen in 30/12/2005 from
a National Express Bus. 570 service from Birmingham to Whitehaven
The Viola is made by Paul Harrild, copy of a Joseph Guarnerius model.
Is golden brown varnished lighter in the four tops.
Has a Christian golden fish on the tail piece and a golden line on the
four pegs.
The case is by Gorge in brown canvas with black zips. Inside is muss
green, with two compartments.
Has 2 bows one bought in Cardiff Violins and the other on a Belgium
maker.
I would be immensely greatfull, if someone tries to sell or avaluate
it, you would contact immedeatly:
Mrs Claire Styles in the Allianz Cornhill Musical Insurance (01892 70
34 12) , Kendal Police (01 539 722 611 with Police Officer Burke)
or me
Gisela Soares – 077 488 21 451
soares@rwcmd.ac.uk
- On 30.12.05, the a viola was stolen from a
coach, which was travelling from
London to Whitehaven. It is believed that the viola was removed at a
services area in Preston or bus station in Kendal.
JOSEPH GUARNARIUS MODEL VIOLA BY PAUL HARRILD.
* Labelled inside by Joseph Guarnarius and in pencil by Paul Harrild
* Antiqued Varnish. This is a golden brown colour with 'worn' areas
in a lighter colour.
* Back length 16 3/4 "
Unique Features
* Tail piece and pegs are in snake wood
* Gold balls on end of pegs
* The tailpiece has the Christian symbol of the fish built into it in
gold.
Brazilian silver mounted viola bow
French viola bow
The viola and two bows were in a brown Gorge case with black trim.
If you receive any news as to the current whereabouts of this
instrument
please make urgent contact with Allianz Cornhill Musical Insurance on
01892
703412 quoting reference 17316.
OR
Contact the Police (PC 793) at Kendal quoting Crime Reference no: 03
ZA
44473 PO5 on Tel no: 015397 22611 or the Crime Desk at Barrow on
Furness on
Tel no: 0845 3300247 XT 8920.
Thank you for your assistance.
- Missing VIOLIN BY CARLO ANTONIO
TANEGIA, MILAN 1736
The violin, case and a bow were left on a South Eastern Train at
Charing
Cross, London at 7.45pm on 14th November 2005.
The violin is labelled Carlo Antonio Tanegia, Milan 1736. The label
is
printed with the last two numbers of the date, 36 in pen ink.
* Mustard yellow in colour and has a one piece back with beautiful
swirly markings. There are two woodworm trails leading from the middle
to
the right hand edge on the back.
* The front of the violin has very wide pronounced 'f' holes.
* The table is heavily marked with thin lines.
* Fairly large in size, deep with a flat table and slightly arched
towards the middle of the back.
* William John bridge
* Top of scroll original
Tourte Violin Bow
* Pinned head. Wood light in colour near head then changes to a dark
colour.
* Gold nut near frog.
* Eye, one side new.
* Octagonal stick near frog, rounded towards tip.
Navy blue violin case with grey velvet material interior. The case
contained
two personal photos, shoulder pad and rosin.
Reported missing to British Transport Police - Incident reference:
616/141105.
The instrument holds great sentimental value to its owner.
If you receive any news as to the present whereabouts of this
instrument
please make urgent contact with Allianz Cornhill Musical Insurance on
01892
703412 or 703322 quoting reference 17013.
- MISSING FROM EXETER ON 20th SEPTEMBER
2005
Violin by E Degani and Violin Bow by E Sartory
Both items were in a "worn" oblong case with green velvet lining. The
case
has a "tatty" canvas cover with a sticker of the initials "ISM".
If you have any information as to the whereabouts of these items
please
call:
PC 6250 Vaughan at Heavitree Police Station on 07736 086025. Quoting
Reference: DE/05/12288
Or:
Allianz Cornhill Musical Insurance on 01892 703442. Quoting
Reference:
OA/07365067
- Missing Cello, Case and two Cello Bows
The cello, case and 2 bows were stolen from a private house in Totnes,
Devon
on the night of Sunday 11th September 2005.
The cello is a French Lira Cello circa 1870, reddish brown in colour,
heavily varnished. The bridge on the cello has been lowered and the
back of
the cello is fairly stripey.
The cello was in a brown canvas case with dark brown trimming. The
inside
of the case is in a plush dark red velvet and has a pocket containing
some
strings. On the back of the case there is pocket containing sheet
music.
The two bows inside the case are a:
* Cello bow by Alfons Riedl
* Silver mounted Cello bow by Garner Wilson
If you receive any news as to the present whereabouts of these
instruments
please make urgent contact with Allianz Cornhill Musical Insurance on
0870
1600 303 quoting reference 16654
OR
Totnes Police on Tel no: 08452 777444 quoting crime reference no:
JS051148(PC Temple 6112).
- STOLEN FROM CLAPHAM, SOUTH-WEST LONDON
VIOLIN, CASE AND BOWS
Theft of a Violin, probably Klotz family,
Mittenwald c1770 with two piece
back and medium strong figure (grain pointing downwards). Varnish is a
strong, rich, orangey brown and is curling under chinrest and showing
signs
of ware in the usual places.. The violin has a pickup fitted into the
bridge
(black wire to fitting). Fine tuning tailpiece and adjusters on each
string.
The violin was in a black Mirecourt shaped case with beige lining and
manufacturer's label inside. The case contained a carbon Collegno Bow
and
Silver mounted Violin bow stamped F.R.Wunderlich. Also inside the case
were
spare strings and Rosin as well as details of "Beskydy Band".
If anybody has news of the present whereabouts of the stolen items
please telephone 01892 703133 or 01892 703412 quoting reference number
16474.
- STOLEN FROM EDINBURGH - 1st JULY 2005
French violin labelled "Georges Contal Luthier, Paris, No. 120, Annee
1901"
One piece back of light medium figure descending slightly from right
to
left, ribs of similar figure, head plainer.
Two piece table of medium-wide grain, varnish is reddish-brown.
Length of back is 359mm.
Black nylon, rectangular, Bam case with beige lining.
Violin bow by Paesold.
Further information including Police contact details and crime
reference
number to follow shortly.
Meanwhile, if you have any information as to the current whereabouts
of
these items please contact Allianz Cornhill Musical Insurance -
Technical
Claims on 01892 703442/703412.
- Sometime between approximately 5:00 pm
on friday June 10 and the morning of
saturday June 11 at the convention of the International Society of
Bassists
at the Dalton Center of the Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo,
Michigan, a large 7/8th size double bass disappeared from the
overnight
instrument storage area.
Photos may be viewed along with this description at
http://imia.bravehost.com/index.html
This instrument has the characteristic Tyrolean hump at the union of
the
ribs and the neck butt. This bass has recently been overhauled
including,
but not limited to the making of four new crossbars, a new bass bar,
new
endpin block, new bridge and sound post and a neck reset. There are
two
wooden dowels in the neck butt.
The top is made of two-piece spruce and is cut with gamba corners-with
the
lower G-string side corner having been recently replaced. The ribs
and flat
back are made of maple. There is no purfling on this instrument. One
distinguishing characteristic of this particular instrument is a new
wood
strip 1.5 inches wide inset into the ribs at the lower bout G-string
side.
The sycamore neck and scroll are original and accommodate an ebony
fingerboard. There is a maple shim between the fingerboard and the
neck.
The brass plated tuning machines are individually mounted and have
wood
cores.
The original varnish was a transparent reddish brown oil and is
underneath
the brown spirit over-varnish.
The bass has several distinctive markings that can be used later for
positive identification. In the time since the photos were taken, the
most
significant change is the addition of a brass B extension made by KC
Strings
(photos of extension available at
http://www.kcstrings.com/masterlink.htm ).
In addition to the extension, a metal piece was added to the E string
hole
of the tailpiece due to the strings' inability to reach the opening.
The
tailpiece wire has been replaced with a black and red cord (viewable
at
http://www.mikepecanicmusic.com/catalog.html). The quiver was
attached and
had a few drops of dried glue splashed on one side. A Botoni bow with
a
german frog and black hair was in the quiver. Since the photos, the
bass had
been fitted with a Goetz style endpin manufactured by the Meisel
company and
there was a 10mm shaft Onyx brand bass wheel with the instrument.
The bass was in a black Mooradian cover with a slightly modified
shoulder
strap. There were two extra cushions added to the strap. There was
one
(possibly 2) open seams near the cover's side carrying straps. The
pockets'
contents included a Samsonite travel bag with various bass accessories
(rosin, mutes etc), a blue plastic ruler and a purple binder of
orchestral
excerpts.
The instrument has no maker's label, but there is a penciled
inscription
along the instrument's back (viewable through the G string f hole)
indicating a repair had been made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the
early
20th century.
Any information regarding this instrument's location can be sent to
the
International Society of Bassist at
info@isbworldoffice.com
The instrument may be turned in with NO QUESTIONS ASKED to:
David Gage String Instrument Repair
36 Walker Street
New York, NY 10013-3514
Telephone: (212) 274-1322
Fax: (212) 274-9634
General E-mail Address:
davidgage@davidgage.com
- On the 31st May 2005 between 4pm -
4.30pm a violin in a black case went
missing from the side of the road in Park Road,Teddington, Middlesex.
English Violin, Member of the Brown Family, London C1830.
* Whilst not labelled the violin is very distinctive with heart shaped
pegs and a gold ridged tailpiece.
* The varnish is a dark brown/reddish colour.
* 7/8 in size - tubby looking.
* With Evah Pizazzi strings, black and green spirals at the tailpiece.
* Contained in a black lightweight violin case by GEWA.
* The case also contained Arts & Crafts rosin with spare Evah Pizazzi
strings.
If you receive any information as to the whereabouts of the violin,
please
contact Twickenham Police on Tel no: 020 8607 9199 quoting ref:
99/2171527
OR
Allianz Cornhill Musical Insurance on Tel no: 01892 70 3412/3442
quoting
ref: 16105
- MISSING VIOLA, CASE AND BOWS
A viola by Christoph Gotting, 2004, with a case and two bows has gone
missing in the West London area.
The viola is chestnut/red in colour and has a plain front with
"tiger-striped" back.
The case is dark blue, triangular in shape with a green lining.
In the case there were two bows, one pernambuco the other fibreglass.
If you have any information as to the present whereabouts of the above
items
please contact either Mike Blackledge or Claire Styles at Allianz
Cornhill
Musical Insurance on: 01892 703133.
- MISSING VIOLIN, CASE AND BOWS
The following items went missing from a Music School in Hertfordshire
on
28th of April 2005.
A violin by Wilhelm Paul Kunze 1919, # 84 with case.
Two, silver mounted violin bows, one a German bow by Otto Durrschmidt
A Chinese violin bow.
If you receive any news as to the present whereabouts of the violin,
case
and bows please contact either Claire Styles, Mike Blackledge or John
Spavins on (01892) 703133
- Stolen instrument - Carl Giuseppe
Testore, 1700
by mid-January 2005, my daughter lost her
violin in a local train leaving Victoria Station in London. The
instrument may have been stolen as nobody called about it.
The instrument is a Carl Giuseppe Testore, 1700, certified by H.
Köstler and E. Vatelot, value is high and the case has been declared
to the Lark insurance. Two bows were also in the box: one Colin-Mezzin
and one Wilson.
Should you hear anything about this stolen instrument, please give me
a call (+41'21'924'35'43) or send an email to
rene.lambelet@nestle.com.
Recompense will be paid.
-
4/4 Violin, Bavarian,
mid 19th Century. Bridge stamped "Gordon Stevenson."
Tuning Pegs have crescent shaped metal studs. One piece back.
Front R.H. upper bout corner replaced. Light coloured "matt" patch on
front
top R.H. bout.
Violin bow stamped "N.Lambert", also a Baroque violin bow.
All
in a hard,
shaped violin case.
If you receive any information as to the present whereabouts of any of
the
above please contact:-
Mike Blackledge - 01892 703133 or
John Spavins - 01892 703322
quoting reference 15021
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MISSING VIOLIN BOW BY
BERG
A violin bow by Berg (ebony model), with evidence of repair to the top
of
the bow, has gone missing in the London / Brighton area.
If you have any information as to its present whereabouts please
contact
Allianz Cornhill Musical Insurance on: 01892 703222 quoting reference
15569.
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PLEASE HELP
Claim Number 13960 - Crime Reference 2417379/04 (Colin Dale)
Theft of Violin, Violin Bow and Violin Case from Finchley Road, London
Dark brown Brescia violin, red staining showing on front lower bouts
either
side of the tailpiece. Grubby appearance on R.H. upper bout in
fingerboard
area. Double purfling. Brown chin rest (possibly removed).
Two piece back, in central area there is a minute misalignment, one
side
slightly raised. Rib on R.H. upper bout has protective plastic
covering
(possibly removed).
Tuning pegs are plain, deep brown colour.
VIOLIN BOW
Violin bow by Victor Thomassin, ebony frog with silver mounts and
mother of
pearl inlay.
VIOLIN CASE
At the time of the theft, the violin and bow were contained in a
lightweight
charcoal coloured "Orly" violin case. "L.C.O." sticker on outside of
case,
small hole in case cover. Wolff shoulder rest in case at time of
theft.
Any information as to the present whereabouts please contact:
Mike Blackledge: Tel 01892 703133
John Spavins: Tel 01892 703322
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A violin and viola were stolen from
1 Frayne Road, Ashton, Bristol at about 1.30pm on Monday 21
February. If somebody brings them to you I would be very grateful if
you could call the police and contact me.
The crime number is
B/3929/21022005/01 and the matter is being dealt with by
Bishopsworth Police Station contactable on 0845 456 7000.
My telephone number at home is 0117
963 5816 and at work 0117 903 8534.
Details of both
instruments from Aleth Michel, violin maker and repairer, who has
worked on both of them.
My additional
comments are in italics.
1 possibly
klingenthal (german trade instrument) without a label full
size violin, but with a slightly short stop length (193-194mm).
Had new bass bar, fitted at Bristol Violin Shop before sale of
instrument. Had four bushes on pegbox done at the violin shop before
sale of the instrument, and one crack on the belly repaired before
sale of the violin (on lower bout?). The varnish is of quite a
reddish
colour.
Violin was
described as Klingenthal on the receipt from the Bristol Violin Shop
when it was bought.
When a new ebony fingerboard and new nut were fitted in December
2004,
the elevation was increased so that the bridge (stamped Bristol
Violin Shop) has a slightly lower than standard (than usual) height
over the
end of fingerboard on the G string,(just under 5mm,circa 4.9mm) the
tailpiece has 4 integral adjusters (wittner type), was strung up
with
infeld red thomastik strings (the four strings have a red winding at
pegbox, the g string has a yellow winding at tailpiece,the d string
has
a dark green winding at tailpiece,the a string has a dark blue
winding
at tailpiece, the gold plated e string has a red winding at
tailpiece).
the violin was in a Hiscox rectangular lifelite violin case with
strap
and black cover.
Case code
OVNC from Hiscox website.
In case a hexagonal violin bow (the bow has a very small paper bush
between brass eye and frog which can be seen if the brass eye is
unscrewed). Quite strong stick,straight
and resprung. Value £425 - £450.
There were
additionally two dusters, a box of rosin a black shoulder rest (Kun)
and a set of spare strings. In the side of the case were four pieces
of music, Suzuki Book 6, Scales and Arpeggios Grade 6, Mozart
Concerto in G major and Melodie by Gluck. In the compartment at the
end of the case was the original price tag from the Bristol Violin
Shop which is orange and had the then price of £750.
1 viola about thirty years old,
(bought 1977) length circa 15
inches and a half, had the neck reshaped as the original neck was
too thick for playing comfort, had the fingerboard reshaped to a
38mm radius curve, had a new (deluxe quality wood) bridge fitted.
Tailpiece with four integral adjusters, strung with helicore medium
d'addario strings.
The viola was in a ordinary shaped case with a brown zipped cover.
In the case were two bows, 1 ordinary quality nickel mounted bow
(replacement value circa £100) and 1 nice silver mounted viola bow
handmade in china and selected there by youcheng su (ex bournemouth
sinfonietta player etc) with silver lapping, french style pearl
fittings on frog, a nice and responsive round stick. (replacement
value for that bow circa £500)
In the case was a black adjustable shoulder rest (possibly kun).
Shoulder rest
now thought to be Kun. Also in the case there were a set of old
strings, an old rosin and some old programmes from concerts at
Bangor University in English and Welsh.
Thank you very
much.
Ann Taylor
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URGENT
MISSING VIOLIN, VIOLIN BOWS AND CASE
The following items went missing at a Bus stop in the vicinity of
Waverley Station, Edinburgh on 5th of November 2004.
A full size violin labelled Guarnerius, two piece back, signs of a new
neck
fitted in the past. Varnish on the back is lighter colour than the
front of
the violin.
There is a patch repair to the left rib as viewed from the front of
the
instrument.
Scuff marks on the lower front bouts of the violin.
The violin was contained in an oblong violin case, beige/light brown
canvas
cover with green velvet lining. Inner pocket on L/H side of case
recently
repaired in a slightly different green to rest of interior.
Also in the case were four violin bows.
A violin bow, gold /tortoiseshell mounted frog by Bultitude.
A violin bow, ebony frog, silver mount stamped Hermann
A violin bow, ebony frog, silver mount by Bernadel.
A violin bow, unmarked.
If you receive any news as to the present whereabouts of the violin ,
case
and bows, please make urgent contact with PC 5270 Grierson at Saint
Leonards
Police Station, Edinburgh on 0131 556 9270 quoting reference 295049.
Alternatively, please contact Mike Blackledge at Allianz Cornhill
Musical
Insurance on 01892 703133 .
Thank you for your kind co-operation
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These are the details for my violin and
2 bows which were stolen at a Paris metro station (Trocadero) on the
evening of Tuesday 19th October 2004.
Violin: Labelled 'Paolo Fiorini Taurini Faciebat anno 1927'
Description: The one piece maple back
displaying a medium curl ascending from left to right, the maple
ribs of similar curl to the the back, the maple head of medium curl,
the table of medium grained spruce opening out towards the flanks,
the varnish of a transparent light amber colour.
Measurements:
Length of Back: 362mm
Upper Bout: 171mm
C Bout: 112mm
Lower Bout: 209mm
Body Stop: 194mm
The violin is in good condition and
was valued in 2002 at being worth AU$8000.
Bow 1: A German violin bow stamped H.
R. Pfretzschner. The bow was made in the first half of the 20th
centuryt. The pernambuco stick is mounted in silver and ebony. It
was valued in 2002 as being worth AU$4,500.
Bow 2: A German bow stamped Albert Nurnberger. The bow is the work
of Franz Albert Nurnberger II of Markneukirchen. The pernambuco
stick is mounted in silver and ebony with a ring and eye
decoration. It was valued in 2002 as being worth AU$5,500.
If anyone can help, please email
sarah_kate_knox@hotmail.com
Many thanks.
On Tuesday 19th October a full-size cello in a hard
fibreglass case was stolen from a property in Southgate, London,
N14. The cello is probably of German or East European origin and
about 100 years old. It is a light brown colour and has a
repair done to it along the back. The case is black with a few
scratches and red marks on the top, and has a tan leather
carrying strap.
There is a crime reference number for this stolen item:
5225149/04
If it is brought in to you, please contact Enfield
Police on:
020 8345 4441
My contact numbers are:
020 8351 6080 or 07773 109412
Dear friends,
I wonder if you could help me by
publicising a violin which was stolen on Monday evening from my car
which was parked in Edgware, outer London.
Stupidly we never took photos or wrote
down details of distinguishing marks. It was a lightish yellow-brown
colour with some scratches on the woodwork. It had been valued for
insurance some years ago at about £1600 so that may give a clue if it
should come your way. It was in a blue asymetric case and (maybe the
thieves didn't look) it had some grade 7 pieces - the general grade 7
book + Shindler's List - in the zip compartment on the side.
I've just spoken to our insurers (Allianz
Cornhill, phone 0870 2400 303, our policy no. OA/09818414/11) - they
suggested that if anything suspicious did appear you might be able to
hang on to it temporarily while you called them to verify the
situation.
Please feel free to pass this information
on to anyone who may be able to assist.
Many thanks.
Steve Miller
- My violin has a yellow-brown varnish.
The sticker inside reads "Vincenzo Sannino Rome 1958". Two-piece
back, maple wood, with a bold descending curled grain. Table is spruce
with a fine straight grain. Black pegs with gold detail.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Many thanks
Ruth Coutinho
Email:
ruth.coutinho@ndcs.org.uk
- STOLEN INSTRUMENTS!
This is to notify you about several
instruments missing after a burglery in our house in North London
around August 15th.
- Cello by CARCASSI 1752.Beautiful
light honey colour, very sound condition, unusually high bridge, high
arching, black carbon fibre spike, brown canvas covered hard caseby
Gewa. A bow with loose and torn hair.
- Cello by SCHWEITZER 1880
Strad modell, reddish colour, deep ribs, beautiful back, in a black
hard case broken on top and over bridge.
- Cello by GLIGA 2000
Rumanian, in a white Stevenson case.
- Violin MITTENWALD school cca
1820, tartan case.
- Viola by F ALBERTI,
very small size.
- Cello bow by TUBBS,
painted black, wearing off on the middle
- Violin bow by HART & SON
gold mounted, repaired at tip.
Please tell as many as possible and if you
have knowledge of any of these instruments please get in touch with
Susie Meszaros
Chilingirian Quartet
07985 588904
or
Pal Banda
Violin stolen from Gatwick to Reading train
17/07/04 .
A Conchubhar Ruiseal Violin, Del Gesu model , Dublin 1993 and a Chanot
violin
bow , with the mother of pearl dot near the frog quite worn .They were
in a
small, light , bright green violin case . Any help would be greatly
appreciated
With thanks
Romey Doyle
Email
seamusdoyle@esatclear.ie
http://www.iol.ie
These are the details of a violin left
on a train in Chesterfield, terminating at Sheffield, on Friday 9th
July 2004.
by J. Thibouville - Lamy
Label inside marked "J.T.L." with a
picture of a sun.
I would be grateful for a listing as you
never know if we may get a result.
Many thanks,
Ken Brown.
11 Grange Road,
Buxton Derbys.
SK17 6NH Tel: 01298 25793
Dear sir/madam,
These are the details of a violin left on
a train in Chesterfield, terminating at Sheffield, on Friday 9th July
2004by J. Thibouville - Lamy
Label inside marked "J.T.L." with a
picture of a sun.
I would be grateful for a listing as you
never know if we may get a result.
Many thanks,
Ken Brown.
11 Grange Road,
Buxton Derbys.
SK17 6NH Tel: 01298 25793
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My violin
was stolen at roughly 12:15 am on friday June 18, 2004 in Toronto,
Ontario
My car
was parked at College and Spadina, and the window was smashed, and the
violin stolen
The
violin is a 18th century german no-name, believed to be Tyrolese
school
It is a
dark brown colour, has a one-piece back, and has several surface
cracks on the front around the bridge and tailpiece, the back has one
notable crack very near the top which is a horizontal crack across the
middle of the back right below the beginning of the neck
The
violin was in a Blue canvas BAM backpack case, rectangular in shape.
Also in
the case were two bows, one cheap spare and one french bow, as well as
a Schertler surface microphone which was attached underneath the
strings between the bridge and tailpiece, the box for the Schertler
was also in the case
A $500
reward is beaing offered for anyone who returns the instrument
Contact:
Drew
Jurecka
(416)
909-1094
thank you
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HELP FIND 2 STOLEN VIOLINS
Please help recover 2 full-size violins stolen June 20 or 21, 2004 in
Minneapolis, MN. Brief descriptions:
Violin #1
Case -- Rectangular, older, green 'canvas' case, green interior,
leather green trim
Bows - 2 pernambuco (wood) bows: one by John Horst, the other by Finn
Meyer (imprinted)
Violin -- Made by Scott Cao -- Model # STV-850. Inside label "Copy of
Paganini's Il Cannone By Guarneri Del Gesu, 1743"
Violin #2
Case -- Black canvas, molded with curved top, blue interior, relatively
new
Bow - 1 bow: Spiccato, B. Rolland Paris
Violin -- Made by Finn Meyer, Meyer Violin Shop, Minneapolis - signed
parchment label "Finn Meyer, Minneapolis" -body length 13 11/16"
Note - The instruments and bows could be switched between cases.
If you see anyone with either violin, immediately call Minneapolis
police Sergeant Carlson (612-673-3546).
EMAIL --
Walter.Carlson@ci.minneapolis.mn.us Indicate this is
Minneapolis police case #
04-152181.
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The violin was stolen between 23-27 July 2003 near Keszthely, West of
Hungary (at the Balaton lake).
Violin: is labeled BINDENNAGEL and was made in 1827. It is a
full size
violin of dark brown/reddish color. Has a repaired crack of circa 12
cm
on the back.
Case: Black hard cover (violin shaped), with green velvet interior.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Sophie Felfoldi
E-mail:
Sophie.felfoldi@ifla.org
Fax : 31-70-3106241
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Two
cellos stolen in Ealing on the evening of Thursday 24th
July
7/8
Red-orange English cello in black Hickcox flight case:
Orange
/red-brown 7/8-sized cello. Thought to be English early 19th-century,
possibly Thomas Crowther. Very distinctive 'flamed' markings on
centre of back and on side ribbing. Dark circular mark on front
right. Set up with Larsson strings (turquoise string binding at
adjusters) and S. & E.M. Turner marked bridge. Polymer
tail piece and new spike, with gold-coloured spike socket.
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2 bows in case - one a spliced 'G.Tubbs' bow with
silver end missing. The other was a black fibre glass bow.
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Case - black Hickcox flight case, with 'Wiener
Akademische Philharmonie' sticker on head of case. Maroon
velvet inside case and cello wrapped in multi-coloured silk scarf.
Full-size German dark brown cello in distinctive maroon case
with stickers:
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Dark brown full-sized German cello, 19th century.
Maker unknown. Has slightly worn fingerboard.
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One bow in case.
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Distinctive smooth maroon hard case, with
numerous stickers, including some with country flags.
If,
by any chance, you come across these instruments, please call Southall
Police Station on 020 8246 1065, quoting crime reference number
2523597/03.
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A violin bow made by William Geary was stolen from our shop
sometime during May.
Description:
Violin bow by William Geary, London, circa 1920.
Faintly stamped.
Silver and ebony mounted. Silver face. Round
stick of dark brown colour.
Made in the style of James Tubbs.
Paul & Karen Ayres
P & K Ayres (Violins),
69-71 School Lane,
Didsbury,
Manchester,
M20 6WN
This is an unusual bow and if you are offered one for sale we would be
grateful if you could phone us on 0161 448 1860.
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Please could you let us know if you become aware of a cello,
two bows in a cello case that were stolen from a car in North London
on Sunday evening, 15th June 2003.
Crime reference number: EK2324745/03V
Details are as follows:-
1. Cello
By Andrew Riley 1976 (made Newcastle-upon-Tyne?). Distinctive
crazed varnish in light orange/brown colour with a few minor chips on
top right front, a lighter brown patch on top left front and brown
tail piece.
2. Bow
Silver mounted cello bow branded Otto Dolling.
3. Bow
German silver mounted cello bow branded Lothar Siefert
4. Black Hiskox cello case
If you come across any of the above we would be very grateful if you
would let us know on any of the following numbers:
Diana Ashman: 0207 580 2924}
Rusty Ashman: 0207 352 4001} daytime
e-mail:
d.ashman@whitney.co.uk
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Stolen from Ardingly College (amongst
other instruments)mid March 2004,Small full size 18th Century violin,
possibly from the Albany school, unlabelled. One piece back, grafted
griffin head, with a fully stamped Hill bow. Owner desperate for
recovery. Please contact Peter Ratcliff on 01273 720160 or
ratcliffiddles@talk21.com
Many thanks.
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Two Violins taken along with assorted
other items in a residential house burglary over Memorial day
weekend.
Description as from insurance papers follows;
Violin 1.
The back is carved from a single piece of curly maple, The deep,
medium narrow figure descending somewhat from left to right. The sides
are cut from a maple of similar figure. The grafted scroll is of
somewhat fainter curl while the neck is deeply flamed. The top is
carved from a quartered and joined fliche of spruce of straight,
mostly medium width grain. The instrument is ebony mounted. The red
brown varnish displays considerable intentional antiquing while there
is additional wear from use and flaking particularly on the top.
Length: 359mm (14 1/8 inches)
Bouts, Upper 169mm, Middle 114mm, Lower 207mm
Sides: Upper 32mm, Lower 32.5mm
Stop: 193mm Mensura 131mm
The label is printed in black, bordered and reads,
Nicola Figarini, Fecit
Turin 1927 "27" (is handwritten)
Violin is worth $2000.00 (1997 estimate)
Violin 2.
The violin appears to have been made 1750-1780, The back is
carved from a quartered and joined fliche of curly maple, The narrow
flame descending very slightly from the joint. The sides are cut from
matching figure. The grafted, considerably repaired and worn scroll is
without figure while the later neck displays strong, medium width
curl. The relatively highly arched top is carved from a quartered and
joined fliche of straight, uneven spaced grain. The heel is crowned in
ebony. The instrument is varnished a faintly red brown, largely
obliterated at the back except in protected area such as channels.
Length: 354mm (13 15/16 inches)
Bouts, Upper 166mm, 112.5mm Lower 203mm
Sides: Upper 29mm Lower 30mm
Stop: 195mm
The Label is printed in black and reads,
Francesco Ruggeri detto il
per im Cremona anno 1698
Violin is worth $17,500.00 (1997 estimate)
Both violins had case and bows Bow1 had bow described as a
modern German bow, light brown stick, plain ebony frog, silver
mounted, weight 60.5 grams. The stick is branded "Germany"
on the lower facet on the butt, it is stamped "Albert Nurnberger"
above the frog. Value $2500.00 (1997 estimate).
Bow2 of German origin, round dark brown pernambuco stick, The
handle is showing heavy wear, The ebony frog is mounted in nickel with
parisien eyes, divided nut, obliterated stamp, possibly school of
Knopf, weight 61.5 grams. Value $1200.00 (1997 estimate).
Any information regarding the above please contact detective Randy
Diamond of the Hudson Falls Police Department. (518) 747-0273. or email:
HFPDDETECTIVE@ADELPHIA.NET
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My cello was stolen
from my home near Bradwell Essex (between Braintree &
Coggeshall) on Friday 11 April 2003.
CELLO: The cello is of early 20th century German origin, maker
unknown.
The body is slightly longer than more recent instruments. It
measurements
follow:
Body 761 mm
mensure 407 mm
neck length 278 mm
rib height 116 - 118 mm
U. bout 347 mm
C. bout 243 mm
L. bout 435 mm
Varnish is brown over an amber ground transparent and is *not*
original.
The top is two pieces spruce with grain 1.5 - 3 mm. there are
cracks at
saddle, soundpost, treble f hole, and wing, all repaired. The
back is two
piece maple with subtle flame ascending from the center joint.
The ribs are
plane maple with several repaired cracks. The scroll is maple
and has been
repaired where a crack goes from the A to C pegs, mainly on the treble
side.
The blocks and lining are spruce. It is in sound condition and
has
excellent tonal qualities.
BOW: The bow is branded "M. MEURER" and was
made in the mid 1990's in
Wisconsin, USA. The color is brown with light flame and the wood
pernambuco. It is octagonal with a bone headplate and silver
wrap. The
frog is made from ebony and has silver mountings (heel plate, ferrule,
and
underslide). The slide is mother of pearl and the eyes are
Parisian with
silver rings. The button is three piece with a Parisian eye.
The weight is
82.5 grams with hair and wrap.
CASE: the case is SKB black molded vinyl. The interior is
blue velour. One
foot is missing and it has a black luggage strap that is not original.
It
also contained one full set of strings, rosin, mute, and rockstop.
Also, a
turquoise coloured piece of sweatshirt material normally is over the
strings
and bridge of the cello in it's case.
I will offer a reward for information leading to the return of my
cello!
Thanks again,
Linda Cottrell
vorpal.games@btopenworld.com
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Dear
Friends in Music,
Friday, February 28, 2003, my cello was stolen from a rehearsal room
in the Music Building at the University of Connecticut, Storrs, while
someone was in there rehearsing.
I am trying to maintain hope that it may be found and would
greatly appreciate any help.
The
following is a description:
Cello- “Cello is labeled ‘Yuri Gusev, Cleveland 1996 made
from workshop of
Michael D Goronok’ back is of 2 pieces maple with faint narrow to
medium
flames perpendicular to center joint.”
It is a 7/8 size cello.
Bow- (there were two bows but I only have a specific
description of one) “The round pernambuco stick of this Belgian
cello bow is stamped J P Bernard the ebony frog is mounted with
nickel. The button is
banded with ebony. This
bow weighs 81.5 grams and has a silver grip.”
Case- “The Weber Deluxe cello case has an interior lined with
crushed blue velvet.” I
also had a green rabbits foot and many stickers on my cello case
including six European country stickers, other stickers from Europe,
stickers about rock climbing, and peace through music.
In my case there was also music, rosin, and strings.
If you could pass this
information along and notify me, Emily Tuber, at
emlet@juno.com
or 860-617-4806 and/or Officer Sleeman, case number 03-3559, at the
University of Connecticut, Storrs, 860-486-4800, with any information
that would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Emily
Tuber
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1922 Carlo Micelli
Violin
On Monday 10th February, my violin was
stolen in Glasgow.
It is a 1922 Carlo Micelli violin, and was in a navy blue oval case,
with
two bows.
The violin is not only valuable but very important to me.
I would appreciate it if you could contact
contact@violinvaluations.com
if anything turns up.
Thankyou
Patsy Reid
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3/4 Hofner Double Bass
Plywood Bass made in West Germany. "2" is etched on back
at the base of the neck. A large repaired crack is at the bottom of
the bass by the endpin and the neck has repaired damage as well. The
bridge has metal adjusters and the neck has a shiny finish. Bass was
stolen in Toronto Canada along with the bass wheel, a mooradian bass
case, a "Realist" pick up (gold coloured plate under the
bridge) and the bass was strung with D'addario hybrid strings (the
windings by the tailpiece are yellow and green).
Reward available
Please contact: Wesley Cheang (416)485-6491
E-mail:
Wcheang@hotmail.com
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Cello By Nicholas
Francois Vuillaume, Brussells 1866, Labelled and branded with a serial
number
inside.
The bridge stamped "Michael D Hill", the back of mottled
figure, the varnish of a red brown colour. Some
craquelling. There is a small repaired front sound post crack.
Also a cello bow by and branded E Sartory à Paris. The round stick of
dark red brown pernambuco, the mounts of silver and ebony. Condition,
excellent. Both came in a SKP cello case.
If you are offered either or both of these items, please contact S
& E M Turner:
1-5, Lily Grove
Beeston
Nottingham
NG9 1QL
Tel: 0115 9430333
A REWARD WILL BE GIVEN FOR THEIR RETURN
For your information and protection, we feel we should
inform you that the above items were sent on approval to Mr Albert
Rheinhardt of Sinsheim, Germany. He then sold them to a Romanian named
Galo Tschawo, rather than either paying for them or returning them to
us as agreed.
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3/4
Cello Neurer scool c1880
Two piece back. One well
repaired crack to lower f hole. otherwise in mint condition.
unlabelled.
Red/brown varnish. Taken in a tan coloured soft plastic case from a
car boot on the M6 service station near
Preston on Thursday 2nd August.
£500.00
REWARD
for
safe return.
Please contact me or Police Consable Dave Haxby, Motorway Police Unit,
Preston Lancs Tel: 01772 410487
E-mail:
moore.violins@virgin.net
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Violin by Richard
Duke c1770 (no label) Stolen/Lost 5th July 2001
Baroque set-up, painted purfling, light boxwood pegs, black
'moustache' between F holes.
In pale leather hard case, rectangular, with aquamarine interior.
Also containing two baroque bows
i Stamped 'Landwehr
ii By coltman with distinctive, ususually light tip
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Stolen
Thurs 19th April Labeled Marcus Antonius Cerin fecit Venetiis anno
1808
Length of back 35.7cms, two piece maple back cut half towards the
slab, and with narrow flames running more or less horizontally.
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Violin
by Jooannes Baptista Guadagnini, Parma 1760s
Stolen on March 28th 2001 in London, Including three bows. At the
time of the theft, the violin was in a rectangular case with a
simulated snakeskin cover which is showing signs of wear. The lining
of the case is in a dark blue velvet.
The violin has a two piece back in maple with a irregular curl
ascending from the centre joint.
The table is of pine, slightly irregular grain of medium width.
The volute of the head is old but nor original.
Varnish of light brown colour, slightly polished polished over.
The tailpiece is of ebony, a rosewood chin rest is fitted.
At the time of the theft, the case contained three violin bows.
(i) One Bow by James Tubbs.
(ii) One Bow by Eugene Sartory with a pinned head.
(iii) One German Bow.
Colour- Deep Red Brown
Back in two pieces, medium curl descending slightly from the centre
joint. Sides similar. Head less
pronounced and plainer material. Table of pine- fine and even grain
widening slightly towards the bottom flanks.
Varnish/ Rich golden red
brown. Fine example of makers work in a fine state of preservation
Fingerboard detail: Hill & Sons number R201 left-hand side Ealing
string number 3143(A) right-hand side.
Length: 13.15/16"
In an oblong case with
brown Louis Vuitton specially made cover.
If you receive any
information as to the present whereabouts of this instrument, please
make urgent contact with
British Reserve Insurance (Mike Blackledge) on
U.K. 01892 703 133 or 01892 703 442
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Rodolfo Marchino, Violin made in
Rome, Italy, 1981, stolen 13 November 2000 from London, England
Description
A. The instrument has a one piece back of attractive Maple of
medium curl with matching wood used for ribs, head and neck.
B. The table of fine-grained spruce of medium width of grain.
C. The varnish is of a rich translucent red/orange hue on a
golden ground.
D. The pattern is after "A. Stradivari ". All
measurements are normal.
E. The chinrest - light brown boxwood
Tuning pegs - brown boxwood with black pins
Tailpiece - brown boxwood with one black stripe
Endpin - brown boxwood with black pin
Bridge - Stamped with name "Guiver"
Strings - Pirastro eudoxa (G,D.A) gold E string
F. Labeled Rodolfo Marchini
- Hill Style Bow, stamped
"Brian Alvey"
Description
Chestnut colour, gold ring/eye on ebony frog, gold tip, black
lapping, round stick, Length: 74.6 cm
Weight: 61 grams.
- French Style Bow Copy, stamped
"Voirin" Dark brown colour, silver-mounted on ebony frog,
Ivory tip,
Black whalebone lapping, Round stick, Length: approx 73.7 cm.
Weight: 65 grams.
- Case "American Case
Company" metal sign inside case.
Description
A. Black exterior with zipper pocket, synthetic fabric.
B. Black velvet interior lining with black cover and three
pockets (one at end, two on sides.)
C. Compartment for 4 bows with attachment for strings tube.
D. Accessories in pockets (at time of theft):
* 1 "Wolf" black shoulder rest.
* 1 sound post adjuster
* 1 electronic metronome
* 2 "Pirastro Eudoxa" rosin, 1" Pirastro oliv"
black rosin.
* 1 Silver tuning fork.
* 1 Blue pencil torchlight.
* 1 Green "dampit" anti-humidity tube.
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