Branded internally J ALBERT MANUFACTURER OF AMERICAN * VIOLINS, PHILA. with a one-piece figured maple back. A 1998 replacement value appraisal for insurance purposes by R. Nowell Creadick of the Hillmusic Violin Shop (now Chapel Hill Violins) reads "Violin, stamped on the interior, back , J. Albert, Philadelphia, (circa 1890) being, in our experience, an original Albert stamp. The model shows Amati influence, and is constructed of very fine native woods: maple and spruce. The finish is a brown color over a golden base and exhibits a spirit-based quality, The condition is nearly perfect, showing slight scuffing from use. The principle measurements are corpus 358.5 mm. the rib heights being 27.5 upper, 28.5 lower."

The Collection of M. L. Cates, Sr., Spartanburg, South Carolina

The instrument enjoys good intonation and has a nice low action as currently set up.

$1,000 - 2,000