Description:
American Violin, Henry J. Ruping, Brooklyn, 1922, bearing the maker's manuscript label, length of back 356 mm, with case.
Estimate $600-800
Button damage, center seam back partially reglued, wing crack, saddle crack, rib cracks, possible A-peg cracks, shimmed fingerboard
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Keywords
Henry J. RupingFine Musical Instruments
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