A full size English violin by Job Ardern (1826 - 1912), Wilsmslow, Cheshire, with two piece back, a posthumous label to the interior, 59.5cm overall, together with a German bow stamped Conrad Gotz, in plush lined Gewa Cobcorde case, and a Victorian ebonised violin case containing numerous strings and accessories

Condition Report

Weight: 502g approx

The first turning peg appears to have lost its varnish and there also appears to be a few striations. Surface scratch to the scroll. Few surface marks and varnish loss to the upper and lower bout, bridge appears ok. Few cosmetic marks to waist. Fingerboard appears good overall along with chinrest, tailpiece and tuner. Few minor cosmetic surface marks to F holes.

Bow: Frog and bow stick appear good. Pad and winding grip slightly discoloured and few marks.