What does Faciebat Anno mean?

Raphael Klayman. October 4, 2006 at 09:25 PM · “Facibat anno” means “made in the year”. It is a very inexpesive replica – assuming it’s in good condition.

How do I know if my Stradivarius violin is real?

Here are a few things you should check;

Violin Label and Font. Back then, Stradivarius used to include his name on the labels.
Color. If the violin has a vaguely red color, it was likely made post-1700 because the red pigments slowly began to be introduced into violin varnishes after the date.
Shape and Design.
Cost.

How do you read a violin label?

Reading a Violin Label If you look inside almost any violin through the f-hole, you should see a paper label glued to the inside back of the instrument. For practical purposes this can be ignored unless it clearly says something in English like “Made in Germany,” “Made in Bohemia” or “Made in China”.

How many Stradivarius exist?

Only about 650 surviving Stradivarius violins exist, and many of them are in the hands of private collectors, safely hidden from public view. There are even fewer cellos, about 55, and about 12 violas.

How do I identify a Stradivarius copy?

How to Identify a Stradivarius

Experts can distinguish a Stradivarius from a copy by just looking at it for a couple of seconds.
You can find lots of violins that have the writing “Antonius Stradivarius Cremonenfis” on their label, but a huge number of them are copies of the original instrument.

How do I identify my violin maker?

You can find a label inside the (usually) left hand f-hole in the violin. Not all violins have labels, and you may have to blow away the dust and move the violin under the light to see whether yours does. Many labels are fake, but even fake labels might give an idea of who made the violin.

How can you tell a vintage violin?

Look inside the violin through the F-holes (the spaces on the front of the violin) and check for a label inside the instrument. It may be glued to the inside back of the violin. If the label clearly says in English, “made in (country)” then it is a factory-produced violin, not an antique.