Instrument Type: Violin
Circa: 1925
Asking Price: SOLD
Maker: Ernst Heinrich Roth
The Violin
A bright, focused tone defines this Ernst Heinrich Roth violin from 1925. The Markneukirchen firm built it on its VIIIR 1724 Strad model. All brands and labels stay intact.
That focus gives the player a clear, direct voice. So passages speak cleanly, even in a busy ensemble. The back measures 36.2 cm.
Condition is excellent, with no significant repairs of any kind. As a result, the violin has kept its original character for about a century. In addition, its intact brands and labels confirm its origin at a glance.
For a player, this 1925 violin from Ernst Heinrich Roth offers clarity and a documented Stradivari pattern. It suits an advancing student who wants a precise voice. Also, an adult amateur would find it rewarding. That is why an Ernst Heinrich Roth violin from 1925 in this state appeals to careful buyers. Few German workshops of the era kept records this clear.
The Maker
Ernst Heinrich Roth grew up as the son of a violin maker. In 1902 he founded his own firm in Markneukirchen. Over the next decades it became one of the most prolific workshops in that German town.
The firm also built a careful system of identification. Each authentic instrument carries a serial number and the Ernst Heinrich Roth brand inside the back. A standardized label then records the year and the model.
That system mattered because many 19th century German labels misled buyers. Instead, the Roth firm insisted on an unprecedented degree of transparency. Today, an Ernst Heinrich Roth violin made in 1925 still tells its own story through those marks.
Terms of Sale
This violin has sold, so it is no longer available for purchase. Benning Violins invites you to browse our current catalog of fine instruments. You can also contact us directly to ask about similar pieces.