A little conventional, perhaps unimaginative, hardly a niche interest... a bit like love or happiness.
It is a little miracle that an intricacy of a sonata can be rendered from this odd bit of carved wood. But to call it that, of course, is wilfully to ignore the vital difference that craft, beauty, civilisation make in the transmutation of materials into objects of art. Elegant lines, polished hardwood, the caress against the cheek: the violin ought to be enjoyed for its own aesthetic triumph—though if you want to play some Paganini I won’t stop you.
Perhaps you encountered a fascinating person at a concert; perhaps a character of unimpeachable harmony is the subject of your attention; perhaps you wish to reward a friend’s newly commenced attempts at making music: write them a letter.
"Violin"
Quotation
Sharp violins proclaim
Their jealous pangs, and desperation,
For the fair disdainful dame.
- Dryden
Violin Fact
Perhaps the finest examples of the violin were made by the Stradiveri, Guarneri, Guadagnini and Amati families from the 16th to the 18th century in Brescia and Cremona. The oldest violin in existence today is one built by Andre Amati around 1565.
Product Information
Product includes:
- One letterhead (125gsm).
- One plain envelope (125gsm).
- One second class stamp for every five letterheads purchased.
Delivery
We charge £2.50 to deliver small orders. Orders of 15 or more letterheads qualify for free delivery. We aim to deliver at a leisurely pace, but ahead of Christmas we will try to post your order within one week.
