£2,000 - £3,000
A CASED JOSEPH HEL VIOLIN, stamped below the button 'J. HEL', interior label reads 'J. Hel, Luthier a Lille 1880', two piece back, length of body 35.7cm, total length 58cm, with an unnamed bow in a hard F. Winter case, IMPORTANT NOTE, This lot contains ivory material (the tip of the bow). Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding. This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018, on account of it being made before 1947 with less than 10% Ivory by volume. Ivory declaration submission reference 5PD6ZGZ6 (1) (Condition Report: appears in good condition, minor chips/rubs to the purfling, wear commensurate with age and use)
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