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: 5/7/2008 Subject: price of violin
Question I have a friend going through cancer treatment it has depleted his body and pocketbook.He has a violin and wanted to find out if it has any value.I am a dumb old country boy that can use the computer a little so I told him I would see what I could find out,any help would be greatly appreciated.This is the markings found on the violin.
vonfrid aug. glass verterhigt nach antonius stavdiuarius fils cremona 1737
Thank you
Vince House
Answer Hey Vince,
Any "dumb ole county boy" that's willing to help out his friend need is OK by me..
Here's you're answer: I can't tell you much without seeing it. There are thousands of instruments around with funny labels inside that say all kinds of stuff. Anybody you know that has a digital camera and can take some good, well-lit pictures? You can e-mail them to me at Dalton@pottersviolins.com and I'll take a look. Your friend's fiddle might be a couple hundred dollars up to a couple thousand, depending upon it's condition and actual maker. Happy to help out if I can.
