George Wulme-Hudson violin, 1936, LONDON, Kenneth Warren & Son certificate | Metzler Violins

Sweet, even, complex, warm

About the Instrument
This violin has a mature, open sound, with an even beauty across registers. This versatile violin would be a fantastic instrument for orchestral and chamber playing. It has a dark, reddish-brown top and a bright, two piece back with beautiful flame. The scroll has delicately blackened chamfers. This violin is in excellent condition.

Inside label reads: “Geo Wulme-Hudson fecit London anno 1936”
Length: 358 mm
Upper Bouts: 168 mm
Middle Bouts: 114 mm
Lower Bouts: 207 mm

About the Maker
George Wulme-Hudson (1862-1952) was born in St. Pancras, London and is considered one of the most important early 20th century British violinmakers, referred to as “the second John Lott,” a fine copyist of old Italian master instruments, which he made many. Wulme-Hudson trained as a violinist at Guildhall School of Music and. Initially a jeweler, Wulme-Hudson was self-taught training under the luthier Thomas Jacques Holder. Wulme-Hudson was actively crafting instruments from 1897, adding “Vulme” to avoid confusion with a contemporary luthier of the same name. “Caressa,” a sobriquet, is often written or branded on instrument interiors. Wulme-Hudson was prolific, making more than 800 instruments of varying quality as both an independent maker in Lower Clapton in 1925 as well as for Edward Withers’ prominent London shop.