Instruments for Sale

Here are some examples of the instruments that we have available for sale.
We stock a number of our own professional level new, hand-crafted instruments, superb value beginner instruments, as well a selection of fine older instruments.
Please feel free to get in touch about pricing.

We do offer some instruments for hire, please get in touch directly for pricing. (minimum 3 months )

Beginner Fullsize Violins

Advancing / Intermediate Student Fullsize Violins

Beginner Full Size Violins

Please note we are currently updating our website so many of our student instruments are not yet listed.

There may be delays in updating the website once an instrument is sold.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you are looking for a new instrument.

Primavera out-fits, prices can vary depending on the model and strings selected. In general from £165.

We usually upgrade the bow and rosin from standard. Please note, this instrument brand is bought directly from one of our suppliers and we adjust them in our workshop for ease of playing. Stock levels of these fluctuate so please contact us directly. From time to time we have some very good condition trade in models available. These may not be listed on the website.

Primavera antiqued new outfit £200 pounds, string and rosin upgrades will be extra

Old Czech violin, currently in progress to return to playing condition, to be sold as a student outfit £350

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Advancing student and intermediate full size violins

Antique German , Maidstone company imported violin , This violin has been restored in our workshop, full playing condition and fitted with an integrated tailpiece and dominant strings. Slightly shorter neck stop length at125mm £875 ( Photo to be added )

Modern imported violin, ‘Cappriccio’ this instrument has been set up in our workshop and is fitted with an integrated tailpiece and Evah Pirazzi Gold strings. £1200 ( Photo to be added )

Antique European instrument, ( French or German ) This violin has been restored in our workshop , full playing condition and fitted with an integrated tailpiece and Evah Pirazzi Gold strings. Slightly shorter neck stop length 129mm £1100 ( Photo to be added )

Antique European instrument, This violin has been restored in our workshop , full playing condition and fitted with an integrated tailpiece and dominant strings. Slightly shorter neck stop length 128.5mm £1250 ( Photo to be added )

Antique German instrument ,This violin has been restored in our workshop ,full playing condition and fitted with an integrated tailpiece, fitted with D,Adarrio , Pro-Arte strings. Slightly shorter neck stop length 128mm £1200 ( Photo to be added )

Older German violin, This violin has been restored in our workshop ,full playing condition and fitted with an integrated tailpiece, fitted with D,Adarrio ,Pre lude strings, neck stop length 131mm £1200 ( Photo to be added )

Modern violin , Cappiccio Brilliante, This instrument has been set up in our workshop and is fitted with an integrated tailpiece and good quality strings.£1900

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Modern violin, Brilliante , This instrument is in the process of being set up in out workshop with integrated tailpiece and quality strings,

Antique German instrument, this instrument has undergone extensive restoration in our workshop to return it to full playing condition, it is a beautifully made instrument, It has been fitted with Pirastro passionne strings GDA and Evah pirazzi gold E, slightly shorter stop at 129 mm , £4000 ( Photo to be added )

Fine Old French Violin, photo below, this violin was previously used professionally as a second/spare violin.
Unlabelled, £4500

Violins suited to Professional, Advanced and keen Amateur players.

Alan Williams Guarneri model violin with fully antique effect varnish currently in progress and will be ready to try in the next month. This model will have the power and projection often sought after by professional musicians. Enquiries welcome to be one of the first to try this instrument, even if just out of interest! £14000

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Antique Honore’ Derazey, French Mirecourt violin, one piece back, Gold mounted rosewood pegs. £13500. ( Photo to be added shortly).

This violin is to be sold with a certificate from Benjamin Hebbert violins, Oxford.

The instrument is sound and in full playing condition. It has undergone extensive restoration in our workshop. The nature of the damage has reduced the value of the instrument, as is the way with some types of damage in antique instruments. The restoration has been completed in a manner that is sympathetic to the aesthetics of the instrument, such that we have been told they can barely be seen!

Suited to professionals, those embarking on a musical career and keen amateur players. (Photo to be added shortly)

Property of a gentleman, Fine handmade English violin by William Luff 1956. £12500. In excellent playing condition, suited to professionals, those embarking on a musical career and keen amateur players. (Photo to be added shortly)

William Luff is recognised as one of the leading modern makers of his time. Antique effect varnish.

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Property of a gentleman, Fine handmade earlier violin by Alan Williams, dated 1997. £10,000. Guarneri copy model, 24 crt gold mounted pegs. In excellent playing condition, suited to both professionals, those embarking on a musical career and keen amateur players. ( Photo to be added shortly)

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Copy of Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesù Violin
by Alan Williams
£12,000

Violin based on the Old Italian Style
Dota Williams
For sale USA , Please contact Potterviolins.com

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Stradivari model, Dota Theodoridis. ( now Williams)

The current owner is based in Australia and has owned it for many years. It is no longer played. It is currently for sale in Melbourne Australia.

It is in excellent condition and was recently serviced by me last year on a trip to Australia.

Please get in touch if you would like to try this violin and we can connect you. $20,000 AUS

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Property of a lady who no longer plays . Stradivari violin hand made by Dota Williams £10,000. ( Photos to be added soon)

Highly figured 2 piece back maple, with painted decoration of flowers in the corners area.( special request) . These could be removed if it was not to the taste of the new owner.

In excellent playing condition, suited to both professionals, those embarking on a musical career and keen amateur players. ( Photo to be added shortly)

BAROQUE SET UP INSTRUMENTS

New Baroque Violin in the style of Stradivari
by Dota Williams
£7000 (inc. case & Baroque Bow)

Old English Baroque Violin Neck stop 127 mm
Forster School (Original Back, Neck & possibly Pegs – Replacement Antique Front and Ribs)
£4500

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Property of a lady, Antique English violin with baroque set up, £4000 neck stop 126MM ( photos to be added shortly)

A very beautiful historic instrument!

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Old German violin currently in restoration, to be set up in baroque style £1500,

Please get in touch if you wish to try this once the works are completed. Photos to be added on completion.

`Small Sized Violins`

1/2 sized New Violin based on Old Italian designs
by Alan Williams
£4000 inc. case, bow & handmade rosin

This high quality beautiful half size violin was recently hand made in our workshop by Alan Williams using superb and well seasoned European tone wood and fittings.
It has been made with a talented and gifted musician in mind and is part of our Handmade Range; built to last generations and inspire young gifted musicians by creating an instrument that will do so much more than your average small size instrument.

3/4 sized New Violin based on a design by Stradivari
jointly made by Alan & Dota Williams
£5500 inc. case, bow & handmade rosin

A superb, large sounding instrument hand made in our workshop by Alan and Dota taking inspiration from Stradivari’s design. This model is designed with younger (or indeed smaller framed) players in mind. Maximising the potential vibrating air space and generally giving a powerful sound, it’s tonal palette also offers the player a rich variety of colours.

Primavera 90 Violin (Entry Level Instrument)
Fully Setup for Easy Playing.
1/2 & 1/4 Size In Stock – other sizes available to order.
£165 inc. case & bow (the strings and bow have both been upgraded to better quality in this outfit from standard)

Violas

Glen Collins handmade viola 2019, labelled Makers to the Prince and Princess of Wales. POA, Property of a gentleman, 16 Inches, antique effect varnish

Photo to be added at a later date

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Property of a gentleman who no longer plays

, Viola, custom design after various influences, 16.25 inches

by Dota Williams
£10,000

16.5″ English Viola – 1997
by Stephen Robinson
£6500

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Student level violas

Maz Hibin Chinese made student level viola, double purfled, well made, 16.25 inches, £1000 (photo to be added later)

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Hidersine Piacenza outfit 15.5 inches , currently being prepared for sale , POA (photo to be added later)

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Westbury Outfit 15 inches, fully adjusted in our workshop, upgraded strings to prelude,£485 , (photo to be added later) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Westbury outfit antique 15 inches, £575 pounds (photo to be added later)

Cellos

Modern Cello based upon a Stradivari design
by Dota Williams handmade using traditional Cremonese methods.

Since it was originally sold it has had an active musical life including being played by a high level achieving music student, and following change of hands it has been used by its current owners in both teaching and professional playing including in the BBC Symphony orchestra.

An earlier example of Dota’s work, it is being sold at a reduced rate from her current commission rate of £17,000.
It has hand made amber oil varnish and some gentle wear patterns.
It is sold with an aftercare package excluding fittings and strings.

£13500

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Property of a lady, Antique German Cello £7500

This antique cello is fully restored and set up with quality strings. Its on the larger size of 4/4 with a loud and powerful tone. Suited to an advanced player/professional or keen music student. Hard case included.

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Reconditioned 7/8 cello fully set up with Jargar strings £2000

Sometimes known as ladies cellos this size cello is in between full size and 3/4 cellos and are often feel more comfortable to play than a full size cello.

Master series Eastman strings cello photo not yet available. Please get in touch if you would like to try this instrument.

4/4 Paesold 1992 603 model cello. The cello is in full playing condition and is fitted with new Jargar strings. To be sold with hard hiscox case and bow ( Bow needs rehairing) £2500. photo not yet available

Modern workshop cello £2400 with soft case, bow and rosin

This cello has been set up in our workshop. It has been fitted with an ebony integrated tailpiece and Larsen cello strings. With a warm and full bodied sound, it is comfortable to play.

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Modern workshop cello £2000, with soft case and bow.

This cello has been set up in our workshop. It has been fitted with an ebony integrated tailpiece and Jargaar cello strings. With a bright and cheery sound, it is comfortable to play.

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Double Bass

German Double Bass
Markneukirchen c.1960
£875

– Recently Sold –

Antique German Violin
This instrument has undergone full restoration in our workshop. It is sold with an aftercare package excluding fittings and strings

Old French Violin
Labelled 1830
Sold

This beautiful old French violin with a one piece back is suited to the intermediate to advanced player. It has undergone extensive refurbishment in our workshop including new ebony pegs, integrated tailpiece, new soundpost, bridge, chinrest and high quality Larsen original strings.
This is an instrument that won’t disappoint!

New Violin based on Stradivari design : SOLD
by Dota Williams

Property of a Gentleman , Antique 7/8th German cello, -Now sold

German Cello – 1994
by Franz Sandner
Sold