This is a lovely old "forever" folk violin of unusual design. It has a lovely old and sweet mellow tone. Perfect for a musician who does not want to drown out the other instruments. Embossed / engraved with what looks like the brand/name Poirson on the back. Played and assessed by violin teacher and professional performance violinist Ursula Donnelly.   

                                  £1000

A Lion Head Antique

"Duke" Violin

C19th Saxony Lion Head violin. For sale on my Ebay Secret Violin Shop site along with many other violins. Fully restored £500: Here

This violin is now for sale. I have owned it for many years. It is from my personal private collection of violins that I want to now get into the hands of folk  players to enjoy. More about this violin with images. Click Here.

This violin is now for sale. It is from my personal private collection of violins that I want to now get into the hands of folk players to enjoy.

With its original "Rigart Rubus Peterburg 1850" label inside this beautiful Russian "gypsy" violin is played and assessed by Ursula Donnelly. This is a rare violin. Makes an excellent folk violin.  £500