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  • Two violas stolen from home: Manchester (£50.00 Reward)

    Two violas and laptop stolen from Hulme Manchester.

    Viola by Rattray (2004)  Viola by Luss (1950)  Viola Bow by Hill & Sons, and Medion Laptop stolen on 27th October .

  • Violin found in stolen car - owner sought: Winlaton, Gateshead
    Violin found in stolen car - owner sought: Winlaton, Gateshead

    Northumbria Police is trying to trace the owner of a violin found in a stolen car.

    A Vauxhall Zafira was stolen from a house in the Winlaton area of Gateshead on February 11 and found abandoned in the Cowgate area of Newcastle on February 13.

    When officers searched the vehicle they found a violin and are now keen to trace its owner.

  • Italiam cello, circa 1690: Birmingham

    Italiam cello, not later than 1690, last seen Birmingham September 17 1992

    • Large and of a deep golden colour
    • One piece back with a a sound post crack repaired many years ago this is visible of some 8-10"
  • Joseph Gagliano violin: London

    Joseph Gagliano crafted in 1769 Violin last seen May 11 1991

  • Francesco Guadagnini violin: London

    Francesco Guadagnini violin crafted in 1909 last seen on January 26 1994

    • Labelled: Francesco Guadagnini 1909
    • Orange/Red varnish
    • One piece back
    • Pegs inlaid with mother of pearl
    • Gold E adjuster
  • Giulio Degani violin: Greenwich

    Violin by Giulio Degani crafted in 1934, last seen in Greenwich on December 21 1993

  • Violin by Joseph Hel, 1886: London NW1

    Violin by Joseph Hel, 1886; last seen at the Ibis Hotel, London NW1 on Feb 23 2000.

  • Viola by Marinus Cappicchioni stolen: London SW11

    The viola is by MARINUS CAPPICCHIONI with original label dated Rimini 1966 and was stolen on March 2nd 2000

  • Testore violin lost: Portugal
    Testore violin lost: Portugal

    A Carlo Guiseppe Testore of Milan crafted in 1710 was lost in Estoril, Cascais, Portugal on April 28th 1999.

    The violin is labelled Carlo Giufeppe Testore in Contrada Larga di Milano al signo dell Aquila 1710.

    Measurements: Body length - 354mm. Across the back the upper bouts - 162mm, middle bouts - 105mm & the lower bouts - 203.5mm.

  • Ageidus Klotz, Mittenwald violin, stolen from church: East Sussex
    Ageidus Klotz, Mittenwald violin, stolen from church: East Sussex

    On April 24th 1999 a violin by Ageidus Klotz, Mittenwald was stolen from a church in Hove, East Sussex.

    The instrument has a spruce front with two piece maple back and chestnut brown varnish. The bridge bears the name ''VOIGT''. Small mark (patch) by the F hole on right side.

  • Stefano Scarampella violin stolen: London SW16
    Stefano Scarampella violin stolen: London SW16

    In January 13th 1999 at approximately 12:00AM a violin by Stefano Scarampella was taken in a house burglary in london SW16.

    The Stefano Scarampella violin is light tan in colour with makers original label bearing the date 1911. It has a two piece maple back with the bridge stamped ''Ealing Strings'' and the number 3217 branded into the end of the fingerboard.

  • Violin stolen: Churcham, Gloucestershire

    This violin was stolen from private home in Churcham, Gloucestershire.

    It was made by Harris and Sheldon The label reads HARRIS and SHELDON makers London. 2000. No: 190.

    The back length of the instrument is 14 1/16".

    The table is of Italina red pine with a strong reed with a medium width, fairly even, grain across the side.

  • Cello stolen with car: Barking, London

    A  cello was lost when a car was in Barking, East London.

    The instrument was made by David Rubio of Cambridge, 1987, and was a Montagnana copy.

    It was finished with a reddish/brown varnish.

  • Viola stolen: Frankfurt

    A viola has been stolen from Alte Oper, Frankfurt, Germany.

    The viola was made by John Betts in the 18th century.

    The instrument is 15 3/4", stamped I Betts and labelled 'John Betts, Royal Exchange, London'.

  • Violin stolen from car: Kentish Town

    A modern English violin by luthier Martin Hilsden has been stolen from the boot of car in Kentish Town, North London.

    The instrument is labelled ''Martin J. Hilsden / maker / Oxford / 1987'' (with makers signature). The length of the back is 14" (355mm).