This is an exceptional fine old 4/4violin, labeled:\"David Tecchler fecit Rome Anno Dni 1721\"

TECCHLER, DAVID
Born at Salzburg (Austria) 1666. Went to Venice about 1699, but the citizens there were too antagonistic for his peaceful nature, so he had to leave or starve. Chose the former course, and proceeded to Cremona where he tried to make fraternal friendship and gain insight into the style of the Cremonese. Soon left, and wended his way towards Rome, where he found a different atmosphere of welcome. Returned to Venice, 1711, but after two years retraced his steps to Rome and worked there until 1743. Various spellings of his name - Techler, Tekler, Dechler, and Deckler. Considered an excellent maker whose instruments are rather highly valued. Modelling altered considerably according to environment and progressive ingenuity. Salzburg productions all favour the highly arched Tyrolese style, but more particularly in the outline and sound-holes rather than the scroll and varnish. Venetian specimens slightly reduced in arching, but retain much of the Tyrolese character. Roman examples altogether superior to the others. Built more approximately to the Grand Amati design, though perhaps fuller developed and slightly broader. At any rate, one simultaneously viewing the Tyrolese and Rome instruments, finds it difficult to recognise the distinctive differentiations as the work of the same man. Easily the best maker in Rome during his entire period. Instruments displaying massively moulded corners and margins, the former being characteristically long. Appearance rather verging on the noble. Sound-holes rather broadly slanted, often too widely opened at centre, and sometimes somewhat short, betraying Tyrolese training. However, he occassionally reduced the width. Scroll has a certain individuality, and is on the whole, well conceived and nicely executed, but the slender cutting of the peg-box near throat is a noticeable peculiarity not altogether to be admired. Generally plentifully wooded, but thicknesses not always beautifully regulated. Purfiing often broad and splendidly accurate. Backs and ribs frequently of handsome material. Golden-brown and golden-red shades of varnish, sometimes very luxuriant, at other times looking as though he had thinly rubbed something semi-opaque over it. Tonal quality variable, some quite powerful and brilliant, others less so but rather mellow. Produced about 50 ’cellos, now eagerly sought for on account of the full sonority of tone. Specimen dated 1721, body length 76 cm; upper bouts 35; lower 44.8. Double-basses perhaps of greater value.

This fine violin has well-formed arches and a fine golden-brown varnish. Its sound is powerful, deep, robust and complex, as would be expected from a top 18th century Italian maker. This violin is ready toplay with a fine rosewood set up and Aubert bridge. All cracks have been professionally repaired. Grafted scroll. The length of back is 355 mm. Whole length is 592 mm.

One piece back of beautiful flamed maple wood, the top is made of a medium grained spruce.

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