My husband Dick Walker was a professional player and during the 1980’s he would have his bows rehaired by Mr. Lester Barton of Arlington, CA. Mr. Barton was a very kind man, a Mormon, was retired, and was listed in Henley’s Encyclopedia of Violin and Bow Makers. He was dying of cancer and selling his things to help provide for his wife. He wrote a note inside the violin describing the wood he used to make this instrument and the difficulty he had in “working it”. The note is on the inside of the back near the neck and is difficult to see.
Recent appraisal from Antonio Strad Violin Shop in San Antonio. Described as follows: An American violin made by Lester Bardin. Made of two pieces of beautifully flamed maple back, rib, neck, with evenly grained spruce top. Evenly applied reddish brown varnish. Good condition. In old case for temporary storage.
Measurements:
HBL 354mm
HB 167mm
MB 111mm
LB 209mm
Call to arrange time to meet and see/play instrument. 830 591-4823.
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