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J.J. Grimes American Violin, c. 1920
J.J. Grimes American Violin, c. 1920
J.J. Grimes American Violin, c. 1920
J.J. Grimes American Violin, c. 1920
J.J. Grimes American Violin, c. 1920
J.J. Grimes American Violin, c. 1920
J.J. Grimes American Violin, c. 1920
J.J. Grimes American Violin, c. 1920
J.J. Grimes American Violin, c. 1920
J.J. Grimes American Violin, c. 1920

J.J. Grimes American Violin, c. 1920

$ 261.86

Availability: 51 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: America
  • Number of Strings: 4
  • Year Manufactured: 1920
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Brand: J. J. Grimes
  • Condition: Classic example of an American fiddle made c. 1920. Used condition which is fitting for its age.
  • Instrument: Violin
  • Type: Acoustic

    Description

    American violin by J.J. Grimes, c. 1920. Labeled "J.J. Grimes, cabinetmaker. 237 N. Bowen Street, Jackson, MI." Possibly walnut. Handmade tailpiece with matching pegs. LOB 36.8cm.
    Executed in a true American fiddle-making tradition, this interesting violin displays all the classic characteristics including uniquely carved scroll, exotic woods, amateurish form. This is a great piece of Americana.
    This instrument was a part of The Meisel Collection assembled over a period of forty years by an accomplished attorney from Princeton, New Jersey. The owner traveled the world in search of rare, interesting, and handsome instruments to fill a collection that until now was displayed in his beautiful Princeton home.
    We are not violin experts and cannot speak to the playability of the violin or other matters related to this instrument. Please see the detailed pictures as you will receive a wonderful and classic beauty. No case or bow.