www.MysticViolin.com - Violin: Repaired by O.H. Bryant Boston, USA

This violin is labeled Regraduated and Repaired by O.H. Bryant Boston USA 1919. A very nice instrument. LOB 358mm.

This violin was re-graduated in 1919 by O.H. Bryant, a maker who worked in New London before settling in Boston after 1910. He was employed by Elias Howe & Co. and Oliver Ditson & Co., and worked off of the Guarneri del Gesù model. Bryant was recognized in his day as one of three old violin experts in the U.S., and personally examined and measured more than 25 of the finest Stradivaris, Guarneris, Bergonzis, Guadagninis, and Amatis. He was the principal repairer for the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and was known to be particularly skilled in rejuvenating old and decrepit instruments into once again fine violins. He was also an inventor, who perfected an amber oil varnish of all shades which was highly regarded by his contemporaries and connoisseurs alike.

This instrument is a c. 19^th century German made violin with a Stradivarius style body and a honey amber oil varnish. It has a two-piece back with ascending patches of dark flame and medium curl. The top has a fine grain, widening drastically towards the flanks and finishing medium. LOB 358mm. A beautiful violin, which appears to be free of repair since its re-graduation in 1919. A steal for $3,500.00! Nicely adjusted and setup with Dominant strings. Price reflects instrument only.