Antique Continental Silver MINIATURE VIOLIN - Village & Horse Scene (4V11)

Description

Fine and realistic, antique miniature Violin of Continental Silver dating to the 19th Century with strings on the front and a village scene with Horse.   The fantastical embossed scene is finely detailed, embossed village scene that depicts buildings in the foreground and background across the water, two figures and the horse climbing the rocks. The scene is perfectly designed and scaled into the space, along with an embossed scalloped design bordering the back of the Violin.  The front side of the miniature antique Solid Silver Violin is complete with 'f' holes, three silver strings (the fourth string is missing), bridge, graceful neck and tuning peg box. A ribbed design borders the violin and there is an embossed design in the center.  The touchmarks (hallmarks) on the reverse side of the neck (too small to make out even under high magnification).   The miniature antique Silver Violin measures just 3 1/2" long and approximately 1" wide (at its widest point). It weighs approximately 24.3 grams and is in good condition. There is oxidation in areas, including under the strings. Missing as noted, the fourth string as well as a tuning peg.  This antique 19th century musical instrument shows very well in the photographs and of course, best in person.  The photos were taken with and without a camera flash.  It is truly an exceptional and fine piece.   (4V11)
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