PRISTINE VIENNA VIOLIN by JOHANN GEORG THIR dated 1758 Start Price USD 1.00 Current Price USD 2,125.00 Time Left - Bid Count 22 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, October 02, 2008 End Time Sunday, October 12, 2008 Location Perchtoldsdorf, Niederoesterreich See more about 'PRISTINE VIENNA VIOLIN by JOHANN GEORG THIR dated 1758' Description Attention collectors of important antique string instruments! This is a very hard to find original violin crafted by the master violin maker Johann Georg Thir in 1758 – as signed and dated inside the instrument. The violin comes complete with a master violin bow and inside a case.  This violin belongs to a professional musician and music teacher. Some years ago she bought this instrument for her daughter who was a gifted violinist and played numerous contests and concerts with this Thi(e)r violin. Unfortunately the young woman lost her interest in playing and therefore the mother is selling the instrument through us on eBay. This is certainly a rare occasion to acquire an authentic Johann Georg Thir violin. SPECIFICATIONS:_______________COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Austria.DATE: Dated 1758.MARKS: Inside is a paper label with hand written signature and dating (translated): "Johann Georg Thir, string and violinmaker in Vienna (1)758". The bow is marked "G. Werner". The case is marked inside "J. Winter - Made in Germany".CONDITION: Very good condition with original varnish. Minor hairlines not affecting the tone. The violin has been handled with extreme care by a professional. At one of the tuning gears a tiny knob inset is missing. Please wait for all pictures to load as they illustrate the condition very accurately. For more information about our condition reports, please see our terms of business, as stated in the grey section of this listing.SIZE: Total length is 23 inches. Length of the back is 14.1 inches. Length of the bow is 29.2 inches. Size of the case is 31.5 x 10 inches. (szohne0908 50sz)SHIPPING: Shipping cost to the USA is US $ 192.50 to the next international airport near you including professional packing (US customs and duties not included). Shipping cost to Canada, New Zealand and Asia is US $ 242.50 to the next International airport near you including professional packing (customs and duties not included). Shipping cost within the EC (European Community and Switzerland) is US $ 135.50 door to door. Shipment cost to all other countries upon request. Insurance is required - please read our shipping terms stated in the grey section of this listing. This violin dates back to 1758 and was made by Johann Georg Thir, the best Viennese violinmaker of the second half of the 18th century. When you look inside the F holes you can see the original paper label with the maker’s signature and dating - please see detail pictures.The varnish is original and of a very warm color. The two piece back is subtly curved and the scroll at the neck is of a classical Italian style shape. According to the owner the sound of the instrument cannot be surpassed in quality and maturity. The violin comes complete with bridges, chin rest and strings. Further included in this lot is a master violin bow by G. Werner. Made of Pernambuco with a Mother of pearl inset ebony frog and a metal adjuster also with Mother of Pearl eye. The bow comes in excellent condition with full horse hair. Also included is the velvet lined hard case.Johann Georg Thir (1710 Prem - 1779 Vienna) is considered the best Viennese violinmaker of the second half of the 18th century. Like many of his colleagues, he was originally from Fuessen in Allgau (Southern Germany), one of the most important violinmaking centres in the world. In 1738 he was first recorded in Vienna. He was the teacher of Franz Geissenhof who became his successor in the workshop. A wonderfully preserved and authentic 18th century violin by the master violinmaker Johann Georg Thir.PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES I AM CURRENTLY SELLING ON EBAY!Good luck in bidding and please see my other auctions on Ebay now. Please e-mail me with any questions - I'll be happy to answer. On Oct-09-08 at 10:32:32 PDT, seller added the following information: Upon request I am listing several further detail pictures: Place a Bid!