1919 William DeVeaux Foulke Full-Size Violin with Bow
Item Details
A 1919 full-size violin made by luthier Captain William DeVeaux Foulke with bow. This semi-antique violin features a spruce top with maple single-piece back, sides, neck and deeply carved scroll. It includes an ebonized tailpiece and fingerboard and is presented with a wood and horsehair bow. The maker’s information is handwritten in black ink and placed directly on the wood, visible through the bass sound hole. It reads ‘Wm. de V. Foulke, Phila, Pa, 1919, #56’.
Foulke (American, 1852-1932) was a luthier and competitive rifle shooter, attaining the rank of Captain in the Pennsylvania National Guard. He was the son of William Parker Foulke, who discovered the first full dinosaur skeleton in North America.
| Brand | William DeVeaux Foulke |
| Size | 4/4 |
| Bow Included | Yes |
| Instrument Materials | Wood, Metal |
| Accessory Materials | Horse Hair, Wood |
Condition
- loose tailpiece; missing bridge; heavy scratching, scuffs and wear to wood; sticker residue to fingerboard; discoloration and wear to finish, most notably to neck; violin will need to be re-strung; bow will need to be re-haired; discoloration and wear to metal on bow; items are untested.
Dimensions
Item #
18BAL148-094
