Lot number 2908 - Auction 160
VIOLINE 'ADOLF SPRENGER' UND ZWEI VIOLINBÖGEN

VIOLIN 'ADOLF SPRENGER' AND TWO VIOLIN BOWS Markneukirchen, early 20th century Two-piece spruce top and maple back, light brown varnish; includes wooden case. 4/4 violin, total length 59 cm, body length 35.8 cm. Label: 'Adolf Sprenger Kgl. Hofinstrumentenmacher, Lieferant des Kgl. Konservatoriums für Musik 1924, Stuttgart gegründet 1824' [Royal Court Instrument Maker, Supplier to the Royal Conservatory of Music 1924, Stuttgart, founded 1824]; monogrammed 'G.I.' on the back. Two violin bows, early 20th century; each with round stick, simple eye, winding, thumb leather, and silver headplate; one bow features meander ornamentation; lengths 73 cm and 74 cm; unmarked; condition: violin shows some chipping and damage, cracks in the top.