Violins

A violin with a one piece back and ebony stringing, bears a trade label for Wolff Bros with a hand written date of 1889. Sold for £410 at Anthemion Auctions

It is thought that the violin, viola, and cello were first made in the early 16th century, in Italy, however bowed stringed instruments were invented long before this date. For this reason, it can be helpful to think of the violin as an instrument that has evolved over time, rather than as a perfected product…