Rare Antique / Vintage Violinda Pocket Violin (Pochette) with Bow & Case
An unusual and rare vintage Violinda practice pocket violin / pochette instrument. Features a narrow wooden body with f-holes, a specialized machine-head tuning headstock with bone/composite key pegs, and a dark stained back and neck.
Accompanied by a violin bow with mother-of-pearl frog inlay and its original fitted hard case bearing the retailer plaque for Joseph Williams Ltd, Dealers in Musical Instruments, 32 Gt. Portland St., London W.1.
Instrument: Violinda (Pocket Violin / Pochette / Practice Violin)
Retailer Plaque: Joseph Williams Ltd (Gt. Portland St., London W.1)
Includes: Violinda Instrument, Bow, Hard Carrying Case
Body Length: Approx. 60 cm (23.6 inches) overall length
Features: Mechanical machine-head tuning mechanism at headstock
In vintage pre-owned condition for restoration or display:
Instrument: Wood body shows surface scuffs, age wear, and finish checking. Machine head turners operate, but strings are partial/old and will need replacement. Bridge and tailpiece are intact.
Bow: Present with mother-of-pearl inlay; hair is loose/worn as expected for age.
Case: Original fitted case with blue plush interior. Exterior shows heavy shelf wear / damage, edge rubbing, and rusting to metal latches/handle fittings. Dealer plaque inside lid is intact.
Please inspect all high-resolution photos for full detail on physical condition, measurements, and markings.
Will be carefully packed in protective padding and boxed securely for safe tracked shipping.