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About Al Dzina
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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.

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I was trained in violin making in Germany and have been working at this craft for sixty years.

 
   

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Topic: Violin



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


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