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Lot # 3 - Antique Petro Antonio Della Costa Labeled Violin - Czech & German Bows

Opening Bid :	$ 5.00
Pickup Instructions:	PICK UPS ON SITE 3/27-3/28 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM - LIMITED STREET PARKING - BRING HELP FOR PICKING UP LARGE/FRAGILE ITEMS - BRING YOUR OWN PACKAGING FOR FRAGILE/MULTIPLE LOT PICKUPS
Start Date/Time:	17-Mar-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time:	24-Mar-2026 7:02:00 PM
Current bid:	$6.00
Highest bidder:	ianguinta
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Description :

This offering includes an antique violin labeled “Petro Antonio Della Costa Treviso fecit, Anno 17–” (the final digits of the date are cut off). The instrument displays age, character, and workmanship consistent with early 20th‑century European trade violins but could be older. Included with the violin is a selection of Czech and German bows, also from the same estate collection.

Violin Details

Inner Label: Petro Antonio Della Costa Treviso fecit, Anno 17–
- The date is incomplete due to the label aging at the final digits.
Construction:
- Top: Spruce with even grain
- Back & Ribs: Maple with attractive figure
- Scroll: Traditional trade‑era carving with visible tool marks
Varnish: Warm amber‑brown with age‑appropriate wear
Condition:
- Cosmetic wear consistent with age and long storage. Several old crack repairs were found and photographed.
- No structural inspection or tonal evaluation performed. Sound post needs to be installed as well as new strings.
- Sold exactly as found
Case: Vintage green‑lined case with accessories, as photographed

Included Bows

A mixed group of Czech and German violin bows, each showing age and use typical of workshop inventory.

Materials: Wood sticks with ebony frogs
Mountings: Nickel and silver‑colored fittings
Condition:
- Hair condition varies; ome requires complete rehair.
- Some bows show oxidation, wear, or cosmetic imperfections
- No individual testing or professional assessment performed

Estate Notes

All descriptions are based on visible characteristics only. No authentication, appraisal, or setup work has been performed. Buyers should review all photographs carefully and rely on their own expertise.

Dimensions : 30 in L x 10 in W x 4 in H

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Auction History

Highest bidder is ianguinta

Date	Bid	User
17-Mar-2026 11:45:58 AM	$6.00	ianguinta
17-Mar-2026 9:33:17 AM	$5.00	tkj

PAYMENT DETAILS

Placing a bid is an agreement to purchase. If you win, you must pick up your item(s). If you default on your purchase, your bidding privileges will be revoked permanently. Do not bid if you do not plan to purchase.If you bid, you MUST be available/arrange for pick-up of purchases on the pick-up date unless you have made prior shipping arrangements. Bring necessary tools and help for picking up large items. Loading assistance is NOT available. Some items may be located on a 2nd floor, out building.

Invoices are emailed to winning bidders once the sale has completely closed.Full payment must be made by 8:00 p.m. the day after auction closes. If total payment is not received before the pick-up date & time, items will be forfeited, and bidding privileges revoked.

Pick-up information will be on the invoice e-mailed after the auction closes.All items not picked up during the designated times will be considered abandoned and may be donated or resold. When possible, and at our sole discretion, an alternate pick-up time may be arranged. If this is possible, an appropriate fee will be charged.

A 10% Buyer's Premium and Sales Tax are added to the winning bid amount when invoiced. Sales tax is waived for licensed re-sellers.

We make every effort to describe lot items as accurately as possible. Expect normal signs of wear associated with antiques, vintage, and used items. We do not list every flaw. All items are sold AS IS WHERE IS. No refunds or returns. Sound Estate Company does not guarantee the working order of any clock, watch, electronic or mechanical device. Dimensions given may be approximate.

Lot # 3 - Antique Petro Antonio Della Costa Labeled Violin - Czech & German Bows

Description :

Violin Details

Included Bows

Estate Notes

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Auction History

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