Handcrafted in Eisleben in 1911, this German violin labelled "Wilhelm Duerer" showcases the character and craftsmanship associated with early 20th-century German violin making. Its sound is powerful and bright, balanced by a rich tonal depth that gives it plenty of character.

Handcrafted in Eisleben in 1911, this German violin labelled "Wilhelm Duerer" showcases the character and craftsmanship associated with early 20th-century German violin making. Its sound is powerful and bright, balanced by a rich tonal depth that gives it plenty of character and makes it great for solo playing.

The “Wilhelm Duerer” name was a trade label rather than the name of an individual violin maker. Violins bearing the label were produced in Germany from the late 19th century into the early 20th century for American violin firms, including E. T. Root & Sons and William Lewis & Son of Chicago.

This particular violin was made in Eisleben, Germany, in 1911, during a period when German workshops were producing well-crafted instruments for export to the growing American market.

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