D. Salxar Violin
This violin has been with my family since the end of the Baroque period. I do not know what it is worth but I did find a name stamped inside. "D. SALXAR. / n. Paris" I researched the name on the internet but have found nothing. Is there a library of Baroque violin makers somewhere, or what do you guys suggest? I want to learn more about the value of the violin and learn more about "D. SALXAR."
D. Salxar Violin
This reminds me of the Eugene Chartreux violin in the Mario Cesare Collection. The violin was clearly made by a luthiery of that name or at least pen name. He was also obviously French. However, he does not show up on any of the list of violin makers of the past.
The monetary value of the violin does not lie in the label or who made it exactly. It lies in its history. That is identified in the wood, how the violin is made and if it still produces a beautiful sound. I cannot imagine the sentimental value of having a violin in your family for 300 years.
So you must have taken it to a notable Luthiery by now. If not you surely should. You will not just have to go to a notable luthiery but one that specializes in Baroque violins. There seems to be an awakening of interest in Baroque violins in the community. Once you start asking questions, people will point you to the experts to look at your violin.