AboutAl Dzina Expertise I can answer questions about violin and guitar making and restoration. I will not answer questions about playing these instruments, because I am a maker, not a player.
Experience I was trained in violin making in Germany and have been working at this craft for sixty years.
Expert: Al Dzina Date: 5/31/2008 Subject: GLASS VIOLIN
Question Dear Mr. Dzina;
I inherited a violin that belonged go my grandfather when he was a child (born 1880) and passed down. It is a treasured artifact and in very good condition.
The back appears to be curly maple, and the back of the neck is marked "GERMANY". Just below the neck is stamped "A.Glass". I do not see any other markings on the outside or inside. Can you tell me anything about this piece and an approximate value range?
Thank you very much for your help; I cannot find any other source of good info on this violin so whatever you can tell be would be greatly appreciated!
RJS
Bernville, PA
Answer Hi Bob;
The Glass family is quite large, there is not enough info. to make a fair judgement of its value.
Al;
Try one of the following shops for some help:
ROBERTS CLIFFORD VIOLINS 730/32 BAINBRIDGE ST. PHILADELPHIA PA 19147 (215)440-0406 crviolins@bee.net
OSTER FREDERICK FINE VIOLINS 1529 PINE ST. PHILADELPHIA PA 19102 (215)545-1100 NEM
MICHIE DAVID VIOLINS LLC. 1714 LOCUST ST. PHILADELPHIA PA 19103 (215)545-5006 info@davidmichieviolins.com
MOENING WILLIAM & SON LTD. 2039 LOCUST ST. PHILDELPHIA PA 19103 (215)567-4198 moening@juno.com
KELLER HELMUTH VIOLINS 1701 PINE ST, PHILDELPHIA PA 19103 (215)735-5221 NEM
GERMAIN, C. VIOLIN MAKER INC. 1714 LOCUST ST. SUITE 4 PHILDELPHIA PA 19103 (240)446-7050 info@germainviolins.com
JUDD J.R. VIOLINS 1964 LYCOMING CREEK RD. WILLIAMSPORT PA 17701 (570)321-8070 info@jrjuddviolins.com
KASS PHILIP J 209 E. PARK RD. HAVERTOWN PA 19083 (610)446-3254 PJKASS@comcast.net
STEVENS PAUL E. VIOLINS 15 SIMPSON RD. ARDMORE PA 19003 (610)649-0737 stevensviolins@comcast.net
FEGLEY'S VIOLIN SHOP 400 W. 37th ST. READING PA 19606 (610)779-0665 doctorofviolin@aol.com
GORDAN III ROBERT VIOLINMAKER 705 GOMPERS AVE. SUITE 69 INDIANA PA 15701 (724)463-3045 rhgiiiluthier@netzero.net
