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About L. Dalton Potter
Expertise
I have been involved in the violin trade for over 28 years. I am currently the President of The Potter Violin Company in Bethesda, MD. I can offer clients initial advice on the value, authenticity and quality of almost all bowed string instruments (violins, violas, cellos & basses) using good quality digital photos. I would decline to give final evaluations without examining instruments in person.
Experience
Experience in Music Business: Charlie Byrd's Music House; 1977 - 1980
Senior violin technician: Violin House of Weaver; 1980 - 1996.
President: The Potter Violin Company; 1996 - Present
Organizations: Founding member;String Industry Council, Violin Society of America, American String Teachers Association, Guild of American Luthiers,
Suzuki Association of America, Publications; Journal of the American String Teacher's Association, American Suzuki Journal Education/Credentials;Berklee College of Music 1974 - 1977
Awards and Honors: Chester J. Patranek Award for Excellence in the Music Industry
Traugott Rohner Leadership in the Music Industry Award
(26 years of service - too many to list)
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You are here: Experts > Music/Performing Arts > Musical Instruments > Violin > Info on Johann Strobl
Expert: L. Dalton Potter
Date: 4/25/2008
Subject: Info on Johann Strobl
Question
I have a very old violin labeled
first line "Johann Strobl"
second line "Lauten Geigen"
third line "macher in Olmütz"
In the middle of the whole label is a picture of a Griffin whose head is facing right. The Griffin is holding what looks like a lute in its left paw and strumming it with its right paw. There is no date. What I have found is that Johann Strobl died in 1753 and made violins in Olmütz which is the German name for Olomouc, a town in Moravia, Czech Republic. Can you tell me anything more about my violin?
Answer
Hi Anthony,
I have seen a number of Strobl violins and a also a (larger) number of copies. As you probably already know, many of the labels in old violins are what is euphemistically termed "facsimile" labels, meaning they may or may not have anything to do with a real person making instruments; even though it may be a really nice instrument. So many violins were made for resale by other shops during the period before WWI that it is highly likely that you have a decent quality "trade" violin with a fictitious mark. You are welcome to e-mail me digital photos at dalton@pottersvioins.com and I will examine them and clarify further, if I can.
Dalton Potter
dalton@pottersviolins.com
Hi Anthony,
My opinion, based on your photos, your violin my very well be as labeled. I wouldn’t guarantee it but it resembles many of the older Bavarian instruments I have seen. Unfortunately, the repairs that have been needed over the years (which appear to be well-done) have degraded the orginal value. In perfect condition, violins like these tend to have a market value between $6000 and $8000. In it’s current condition, your instrument might be valued fro insurance purposes closer the $3500. I hope this helps and thank you for using AllExperts.com…
Dalton Potter
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