Journal
Insights into instruments, makers, provenance and the daily work with historic string instruments.
4 articles
Identification
A reliable assessment emerges from the interplay of style, construction, interior workmanship, varnish, condition and documented comparison instruments—not from a label or any single feature.
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Restoration
Why preserving original wood and varnish matters more to me than a flawless surface, and what I expect from a restoration in terms of craftsmanship, sound and playability.
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Market Information
A clear-eyed analysis of historical price indices, documented auction results and what they can—and cannot—tell us about stringed instruments as investments.
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Understanding Instruments
Experience, selection, authenticity and responsibility: what a reputable specialist dealer truly provides when you purchase an old stringed instrument.
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