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Carl Becker and Son Violin
Chicago, USA · 1951 on interior label
Price Upon Request
A violin bearing an interior label for Carl Becker and Son, associated with William Lewis & Son, Chicago. The inscription includes the number 545 and a date of 1951. These particulars are recorded as they appear on the label and do not, on their own, establish independent authentication.
The instrument displays warm amber-orange varnish and traditional workmanship. Its two-piece maple back has broad horizontal flame, with strongly figured upper and middle bouts; the ribs and scroll show complementary warm tones. The spruce front has visible fine grain, dark fittings, and a light-colored chinrest.
The interior label reads: “Carl Becker and Son / Associated with WILLIAM LEWIS & SON / No. 545 / CHICAGO, 1951.” Please contact The Violin House of Weaver for information regarding condition, measurements, provenance, certification, and availability.
- Reference
- VHW-PC-30
- Type
- Violin
- Origin
- Chicago, United States
- Attribution
- Bears an interior label for Carl Becker and Son, associated with William Lewis & Son, Chicago, numbered 545 and dated 1951. Authorship and date have not been independently authenticated.
- Label
- Carl Becker and Son; Associated with William Lewis & Son; No. 545; Chicago, 1951
- Back
- Two-piece maple back with strong, broad flame and warm amber-orange varnish
- Status
- Available
We are glad to provide additional photographs, measurements, and condition reports on request.
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