Do Stradivarius violins have labels?

A Stradivarius label can be found in new and old violins, violas and cellos that are not “Strads”, but typically, the label isn’t intended to fool anyone. Old violins containing an official looking “Stradivarius” label often surface, for instance, while digging through a yard sale or a deceased relative’s attic.

What does Faciebat Anno 1716 mean?

Raphael Klayman. October 4, 2006 at 09:25 PM · “Facibat anno” means “made in the year”. It is a very inexpesive replica – assuming it’s in good condition.

Is an old violin expensive?

One disclaimer to make is that not all old violins are expensive, nor are they always of the best quality. In fact, there are many, many modern luthiers crafting high-quality violins for high prices!

How do I identify my violin maker?

You can find a label inside the (usually) left hand f-hole in the violin. Not all violins have labels, and you may have to blow away the dust and move the violin under the light to see whether yours does. Many labels are fake, but even fake labels might give an idea of who made the violin.

How do I identify an antique violin?

The first way to tell if your instrument is old (modern), old (actually old) or fake old, is to look for a neck graft. Old violins (and violas and cellos) have neck grafts because they were crafted in an era when instruments had shorter necks.

How do I know if I have a real Stradivarius violin?

Here are a few things you should check;

1. Violin Label and Font. Back then, Stradivarius used to include his name on the labels.
2. Color. If the violin has a vaguely red color, it was likely made post-1700 because the red pigments slowly began to be introduced into violin varnishes after the date.
3. Shape and Design.
4. Cost.

How can you tell how old a violin is?

The best way to know the age of a violin is to look inside the f-hole and find the label inside the violin – a kind of sticker with the violin maker’s name and the year the violin was made. Sometimes the label or pertinent details may be missing, which makes it difficult to pinpoint the date exactly.

How do I find the label on my violin?

Look inside the violin through the F-holes (the spaces on the front of the violin) and check for a label inside the instrument. It may be glued to the inside back of the violin.

How can I tell if my violin is an authentic Stradivari?

If you have a violin with a label nearly identical to the Stradivari or other labels shown above, but it says “Made in Germany,” it is de facto NOT an authentic Stradivari, but a factory made copy. You don’t need an appraiser to tell you this.

What does the year on a violin label mean?

The text on this label is in Latin which means “Antonio Stradivari, Cremona (the city he worked in), Made in the Year 17__.” The last two digits of the year were written by hand in pencil or ink. This is the most commonly copied label of all, appearing on untold thousands of shoddy to fair-quality instruments.