Services
Purchases & Sales
We buy and sell violins, violas, cellos & bows, specializing in fine & rare Italian, English, French & German instruments. With almost 30 years in the violin business, we have a large international client base to market your instruments. We offer a complimentary appraisal if you sell your current violin, viola, or cello through us. If you appoint us as your selling/buying agent, we will guide you through the entire process and discuss the best options available to you.
We are always prepared to purchase a violin, viola, cello or bow from you outright. Please contact us with details of your instrument/bow.
Appraisals
We offer appraisals for insurance, estate, and probate purposes.
Written insurance appraisals protect the value of your instrument. We have decades of historical data to accurately assess your instrument's value. An appointment is required for those needing a new appraisal and a minimum of two business days for study. Please inform us of any existing documentation and last known appraisal with your inquiry.
FEES: $195.00 CAD per item
Certificate of Authenticity
We issue certificates with full descriptions of your instruments including photos and measurements.
Restoration & Re-hairing
We offer world-class restoration on fine old violins, violas, and cellos. Our past projects include instruments by Antonio Stradivari and other rare makers. Our focus is on conservation using non-invasive methods to restore instruments to their original splendor. Bow re-hairing service is available for professional-grade bows.
Fine Instrument Rental
We provide both corporate and individual needs for fine rental violins, violas, and cellos, subject to background/credit check.
