Alan Ward, United Kingdom, 1981

This is a stunning, bright, vibrant and powerful violin made by Alan Ward - the English violin maker - dated 1981. It is based on a Guarneri del Jesu of Cremona 1734 'The Rhode.'

Note of interest - this was a gift from my father who happened to be an exceptional negotiator. Whilst the price sought back in 2006 was £5000, my father managed to lower the price to £4250. It has been my very own red violin for 20 years and I have loved playing it ever since.

I have recently inherited a second violin which, whilst not so striking or powerful in sound, is perfectly adequate for my weekly amateur orchestral playing whilst I now focus on developing my cello playing.

Certification: Please see attached the accompanying certificate.