Heirloom Saxon violin and bow

Unidentified · 1820s - 1870s

An heirloom Saxon violin (a) and bow (b), with black case (2020.28.2). The violin is constructed of light brown wood, maple on the back and pine or spruce on the front. It features a black chinrest, fingerboard and tailpiece with fine tuners. On the crotch of the bridge is a maker's mark reading ‘Wurlitzer Wilhelmy.’ On the reverse of the violin near the neck is carved the letters HEM. The violin has had numerous repairs and modifications over the years. The bow (b) is similar in hue to the violin with an embellished frog with mother of pearl inlay.