George L Dykes violin, Old Antique English 4/4 full size

Description: This George L Dykes violin is in excellent condition and exhibits the fine craftsmanship one would expect from a pupil of Paul Bailly. There appear to be no crack repairs, just minor touch up. This violin is powerful has has a classic French sound. It has a a fresh set up with new Dominant strings, bridge and sound post. This violin is numbered #17. This violin is from a British estate and has been unplayed for some time. The sound will improve significantly as it is played again.LOB: 356 mm – full sizeFrom Dillworth: DYKES, George Langton Born 1884 Leeds, died 1922 London UK. Son and pupil of Harry Dykes. Active violin maker from the age of 12. Trained also by Paul Bailly who worked for his father. Made very fine French-style copies of classical instruments, using a varnish recipe supposedly originating from Vuillaume’s workshop and taught to him by Bailly. Greatly admired in his time. Printed label: Made by / George L. Dykes / Leeds, pupil of / Paul Bailly / (pupil of Jean Baptiste Vuillaume of Paris)Video: https://youtu.be/3yVRYe4w5y4 Several other VIOLINS are currently listed for sale - check out our other auctions:http://stores.ebay.com/vegasviolin Why Purchase From VegasViolin?When you purchase from VegasViolin you can be sure of getting a violin that is ready to play and does not need additional and expensive extra setup work on the pegs, fingerboard and soundpost. Expect to pay far below what you would pay at a violin shop for the same kind of instrument. We began buying older quality violins to enable our daughters to play better quality violins and have the experience of playing many instruments. We would like to extend this benefit to you.Note: It is uncommon for bridge or strings to become loose in shipping or for soundpost to fall, but in this unlikely event it is buyer's responsibility to have them reset. IMPORTANT TERMS OF SALE By purchasing you are agreeing to these terms.Payment: We accept Paypal. You can also use your credit card through Paypal. Payment is required within 2 days from purchase. After 2 days, Ebay will automatically open a case for non-payment and give non paying buyers a "strike" for non-payment. Please bid or buy only if you intend to pay for your purchase.Description: We make certain that all violins are described accurately. We carefully inspect each instrument before it is offered for sale. Each instrument is in excellent playing condition. We do our best to show very clear pictures, and give an accurate physical description. We also offer video and sound samples to give our customers a true experience of the instrument you are purchasing. All violins are sold "as is". You are responsible to make a thorough assessment of the instrument during the 14-day trial.Return Policy: If you feel the violin was not accurately described, please return it for a refund. You are responsible to pay return shipping. Paypal will charge me 3% when you return a violin, so please pay for the shipping.Questions? Just ask! Questions? Just ask! International Buyers – Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. We will not mark the item as a "gift" - please don't ask.

Price: 5500 USD

Location: Henderson, Nevada

End Time: 2024-02-20T18:29:32.000Z

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