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Marcus Berini

Marcus Berini identifies a line of factory-produced string musical instruments, predominantly violins and bows, active around the early 20th century. These instruments were noted for their quality, being well-finished and accurately made, and specifically followed the Stradivari model. They were imported and distributed through Beare & Son in London, an important musical instrument store. The violins featured the ‘B&S’ brand, while the bows carried the ‘BERINI’ brand, making them recognized as old music instruments. Labels found on these used violins for sale indicate their production or sale around 1920 and 1924, offering fine musical instruments for those seeking a well-made used violin for sale from that period.

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Life

Marcus Berini c.1920 is a brand name for 20th century factory-made musical instruments. These instruments were imported and sold by Beare & Son in London. Known labels found on instruments include "Berini Violin / no. Fecit-Anno 1920 Marcus Berini / No.6 Anno 1924", indicating production or distribution around these dates.

Characteristics

Methods
Marcus Berini violins were described as well-finished and accurately made, adhering to the Stradivari model. The brand also produced bows.
Recorded labels
  • Also bows, branded: BERINI Berini Violin
    no. Fecit-Anno 1920John Dilworth
  • Marcus Berini
    No.6 Anno 1924John Dilworth
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Biographies

The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:

John Dilworth+

BERINI, Marcus c.1920. Factory work imported and sold by Beare & Son in London, early 20th century. Well-finished and accurately made violins on the Stradivari model. Branded: ‘B&S’. Also bows, branded: BERINI Berini Violin / no. Fecit-Anno 1920 Marcus Berini / No.6 Anno 1924

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