Antiques and Collectibles
A late 19th-century English violin by the maker James Riley of Accrington, Lancashire. A handwritten interior label is visible through the f-hole, which reads: James Riley, 8 Grant Street, Accrington, 1894. The bow and antique black-painted wooden coffin-style case, the bridge, tailpiece, and pegs are currently detached and stored in the accessory pocket.
Condition report:
The instrument is offered in as found condition and requires professional restoration and setup. It is currently disassembled; the bridge, tailpiece, and pegs are detached but present. The strings are loose and tangled. The varnish exhibits general age-related surface wear, scratches, and minor chipping to the edges. No significant cracks are immediately apparent. The bow hair is loose and requires replacement. The wooden case shows significant exterior wear and paint loss, and includes a worn leather securing strap.
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