MR. BUMPUS' FRENCH VIOLIN, SALZAR
c. 1865, stamped inside D. SALZAR, 23"; mother-of-pearl bow 29" (sans bow strings; two mother-of-pearl leaves missing); leather carrying case
Fred Bumpus was president of the Lewiston-Auburn Symphony Orchestra. A newspaper article states, "Mr. Bumpus is the proud owner of 12 valuable old violins, each of which is valuable and some very rare."
From the estate of a Connecticut gentleman.
Discovered in the drawer of lot 240
Old tight hairlines in case, one filled; no strings; as found.
Estimate: $200 - $300
Realized: $225 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 118A : MR. BUMPUS' FRENCH VIOLIN, SALZAR
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