I have a beautiful violin shaped model here now made in 1910.
Fully Restored with C-Extension by AES NY, August 2016.
Stamped in the back of the Peg box;
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Lowendall's
4 .........S?(can only see the 4 and the S faintly)
Grand
Concert
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Stradivarius
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This is a 7/8ths (or 4/4 size of its time), '
BERLIN' stamped in the upper back button. Beautiful reddish brown varnish (the red well faded), with a grafted neck, original scroll with slight scars from a previous mechanical C-Extension
. Wide lower bouts, deep ribs w/outer linings, slightly sloped shoulders and easy to play. Well arched round back tapered and the upper bout ribs taper towards the neck to 6 1/4" wide. Well flamed maple throughout with fine-medium grained spruce top. Deep warm tone with good projecting power.
Measurements:
String Length; 41.75"
Top; 44"
Back; 45 1/2" including button
Upper Bout; 20.25"
Middle Bout; 15.25"
Lower Bout; 27.75"
Ribs (not including plates); 8 5/8", upper bout tapers to 6.25"/Neck.
This looks to be the real deal from its period, a professional orchestra bass. For more information on L. Lowendall and his son Louis Jr.,
read this article from the 1893 exhibit in Chicago.