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)
Expert: L. Dalton Potter Date: 4/12/2008 Subject: Violin Appraisal
Question Hi,
I was hoping you may be able to appraise a violin that i found in my attic. It is an Aubert violin no.163H 4/4 It was made in Romania. It also has the number 20267. The violin has not been played in probably over 10 years, but is in near mint condition. If a photograph is needed i will gladly send you won. The original bow and case are included.
Answer Hi Ryan,
I will need to see a photo of the front, back, and (side-view) of the scroll in order to give a dollar figure. Aubert is a French brand name - but the Romanians have been all too happy to disregard the intellectual property of other countries and brands (kinda like China); some of the student instruments coming from there are quite nice though, selling for between $800 and $1500 dollars. Send the pictures to dalton@pottersviolins.com
Cheers!
Dalton Potter
