1870 Christian Johann Ficker (markneukirchen) violin

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Posted Wed, 06/17/2009 - 11:04 by pixalia
Category: 
Music and Music Instruments
Distinguishing marks or signature (e.g. artist's name, silver hallmark): 
Christian Johann Ficker
Date Period (Estimated date of item if known): 
1870 or so (not exactly sure)
Price Paid (If known): 
unknown
Condition: 
Fair
History: 
My grandfather's grandfather bought this violin (I don't know the price)
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The bridge is cracked, and I was wondering if it is worth it to repair it or not? What would the violin be worth if it were in good condition? As is? Any input would be much appreciated!
I have included some pictures.

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Re: 1870 Christian Johann Ficker (markneukirchen) violin

by Anonymous - 07/01/2009 - 21:02

anyone else?

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Re: 1870 Christian Johann Ficker (markneukirchen) violin

by pixalia - 06/26/2009 - 12:12

anyone else?

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Re: 1870 Christian Johann Ficker (markneukirchen) violin

by Anonymous - 06/22/2009 - 13:17

can anyone give me an appraisal?

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Re: 1870 Christian Johann Ficker (markneukirchen) violin

by Anonymous - 06/22/2009 - 17:36

I'll try again to post a reply here ...

I can't give you an appraisal on your violin , but I can tell you that replacing a bridge is common & is not too expensive to do .

I've replaced one on my own violin , in the past , and although I did the notching for the strings - I paid only for the bridge .

-regularfella2

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Re: 1870 Christian Johann Ficker (markneukirchen) violin

by Anonymous - 06/22/2009 - 17:04

I can't really give you an appraisal , but I can tell you that replacing a bridge is a common thing for violins & is not really that expensive .

I've replaced a bridge on my own violin for only the cost of the bridge .

Best wishes to you & yours !

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Re: 1870 Christian Johann Ficker (markneukirchen) violin

by Anonymous - 07/06/2009 - 13:46

anyone else?