Muntz Stradivarius
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The Muntz Stradivarius is a Stradivari-crafted violin made in 1736. The label attached to this instrument bears the inscription "92 years old" possibly handwritten by Stradivari himself, although it has been suggested that Count Cozio di Salabue, a subsequent owner, made this inscription. It has a first class reputation for its excellent condition and tonal quality. This violin takes its name from a famous collector and amateur violinist, H. M. Muntz of Birmingham, England, who owned this violin in the late 1800s. This is one of the last instruments made by Stradivari, who died in 1737.
The Muntz is currently owned by the Nippon Music Foundation.
[edit] Reference
- Nicholas Delbanco (2001). The Countess of Stanlein Restored: A History of the Countess of Stanlein Ex Paganini Stradivarius Cello of 1707. London: Verso, 14-15. ISBN 1-85984-761-7. -- doesn't source history of name or current owner. (available on google books)
