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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;all_fakes, post: 399520, member: 55&quot;]I&#039;d have to disagree.&nbsp;&nbsp; The vast majority of instruments like this were not made by individual craftspeople, but in large shops, and the identifying features of those shops are well-documented, and well-known to any reputable violin shop.</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; I see nothing to say that this one is German, though Germany would be a common country of origin; but a reputable shop would be able to identify the country of origin, and probably the city of origin if not the exact maker.</p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; Shops that subscribe to the Federation of Violin Makers&#039; code of ethics don&#039;t pretend.&nbsp;&nbsp; They&#039;ve got reference books listing the characteristics of thousands of makers and companies.&nbsp; If they can&#039;t ID it, they&#039;ll tell you that.</p><p>At least that has been my experience.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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