Violin-shaped snuffbox: please identify maker's marks
Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 11:55 am
Greetings. I've attempted to research the marks on this snuffbox online and have so far been unsuccessful. This may or may not be of German origin. I received it from a violinist-conductor of Swedish-Russian descent. I would greatly appreciate any assistance provided. Thanks.
The violin is 2" in length, about 3/4 inch wide. Marks are on the violin's base. Please see photos linked to below.
http://b.imagehost.org/view/0266/ms_sil ... uffbox.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://b.imagehost.org/view/0141/ms_sil ... _marks.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
The violin is 2" in length, about 3/4 inch wide. Marks are on the violin's base. Please see photos linked to below.
http://b.imagehost.org/view/0266/ms_sil ... uffbox.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://b.imagehost.org/view/0141/ms_sil ... _marks.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;