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Violin/Fiddle

Philomela (violin variant)

Maker: Safran & Son. Philadelphia, PA.
United States

Wood, curly maple, ebony, metal, bone
c. 1940-1960


This instrument has 4 strings; a shield-shape finial; machine head pegs tipped with bone; stained finger board; a one-piece top made of non-coniferous wood, with a double row of purling on the top, ornate sound holes; back made of curly maple.

 

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Catalog#: 2CL-CHLT-1