Tim Geigen 1923 Violin

Bearing two labels:

Tim Master Violin 1923
(Markstein Patent)
fecit Vienna 1923

Wiener
Ton-Instrument System Inq. Markstein
Tim Ges.m.b.h. Wein. Hapsburgerg. 5.

The firm of Tim-Geigen was based in Vienna, however their instruments were made in Mittenwald, Germany. Tim-Geigen endeavored to reproduce the sound of old instruments through a special process that would reshape the structure of wood cells. Regardless of their success as a whole, our Tim violin has a husky sound accomplished in petite proportions. It is enrobed in an orange brown varnish that has developed a lovely patina throughout the years. It’s sure to be a stunner for someone looking for a warm, deep viola-like sound in a violin.