Edmund Paulus Violin

Black violins in fact are not that sought after though

nothing can be said about poor qualities of this one.

This is a nice and loud sounding instrument that

has been neatly built. You must go for the black

colour but that's a personal matter of course.

This violin in its case. Allready clearly visible are the

ornamentations that makes this instrument a stand alone.

Probably made around 1925.

Edmund Paulus, son of Ernst Paulus of Markneukirchen,

This luthier was in business from 1866.

He succeeded his father in law Julius Lemcke.

In the business was taken over in 1899 by Arthur Sprinz.

Of course the black laquer doesn't withstand

a lot of playwear but being played a lot can be

seen as proof that it is a decent instrument.

Nice view from its side.

The abolone inlaid and engraved tailpiece.
All in ebony wood of course.

The tuning pegs are decorated as well though

there are some pieces missing.