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Violin by Robert Henderson, Haddington, 1922
This violin has now sold.
About Robert Henderson
Robert Henderson was born in East Lothian in 1882 and was working as a general labourer by the 1901 census. Upon signing up for service during World War I, he gave his address as Colstoun House, Haddington: this large country estate was home to a great many workers.
No records exist of Henderson as a violin maker: it is assumed that he was one of the many Scots who made fiddles as highly-skilled amateurs. Robert Henderson died in 1969 and is buried in Haddington.
About the violin
This violin was made in Haddington in 1922. Haddington is situated about 20 miles from Edinburgh and the violin shows the influence of the city makers of the time, perhaps most notably James Hardie.
The violin is built on a personal model and has a two piece back of quarter-sawn maple with ribs and scroll to match. The front is two piece of very wide grained spruce and the varnish is the dark reddish-brown often seen on Scottish instruments of the period.
The violin has a length of back of 356 mm.
How does it sound?
This violin has a clear and singing voice. It excels in its quick response and crisp articulation. It feels enthusiastic and very encouraging to play.
Condition
The violin is in very good condition.