Leonhard Maussiell Violin, Nurnberg, c.1730

Approaching 300 years old, this violin from an important early German maker, this violin provides the listener with rich overtones and unparalleled warmth.

Labelled:

Leonhardus Maussiell
Nurnberg 1736

Back Length: 353mm
Upper Bout: 164mm
Center Bout: 108mm
Lower Bout: 204mm

The back is of two pieces of maple cut on the quarter of narrow width flame descending slightly from the center joint. The ribs and scroll are of similar maple. The top is of two pieces of spruce cut on the quarter of fine width grain widening slightly at the flanks. The varnish is red-brown over a golden ground.