Valuations and Certification |
Formed in 1966; Three of the four founding directors of Ealing Strings had
previously been employed for many years at W. E. Hill & Sons of London, a
firm and workshop that was a byword for quality and integrity in the world of
violins throughout much of the twentieth century. |
Ealing Strings has itself since developed into what is probably the largest workshop
in Europe, dedicated to the high-class making and restoration of violins, violas
'cellos and bows. The directors—Alan Mann, Richard Sadler and Angela
Skiffington—have decades worth of experience handling and assessing fine instruments
and bows. The expertise of the directors is augmented by a number
of long-serving skilled personnel—six of whom have themselves been with Ealing
Strings for approaching twenty years or more. This gives , where required,
a collective expertise on the more difficult assessments or valuations unrivalled
anywhere in the world. One of the strengths of this firm and workshop
is that it is not dependent on the knowledge or skill of any single individual;
there is an ever-present interchange of knowledge and experience. |
Ealing Strings became a leader in the field of that specialist knowledge required
to accurately assess and value instruments and bows of the violin family. Certificates are issued by Ealing Strings for instruments and bows of professional level sold by Ealing Strings, and also, on request, for other important bows brought in for this purpose by players or collectors. For additional accuracy, colour photographs of instruments and bows certificated are taken at Ealing Strings' in-house studios and issued with the certificates. Valuations for insurance and for probate are also provided as a regular service; insurance valuations or re-valuations normally needing an appointment. For further information about Ealing Strings certification or valuations: Email us—workshop@ealingstrings.wanadoo.co.uk Telephone 020 8992 5222 or 020 8992 3993 Fax 020 8992 3544 . |
