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Appraisals and Certificates

Insurance and Estate Appraisals

Darnton & Hersh offers evaluation services and appraisals for insurance and estate purposes. Our appraisal fees are listed below.

  • Written appraisal for one instrument or bow:
    • Value of up to $250,000: $200
    • Value of over $250,000: $400
  • Written appraisal for each additional instrument or bow: $50
  • Updated appraisals for instruments and bows that are currently on file: $50

Certificates of Authenticity

A certificate of authenticity is included with the purchase of an instrument or bow. Backed by a high degree of integrity in violin expertise along with years of experience and an extensive database of instruments, a certificate from Darnton & Hersh is respected worldwide.

Gallery of Fine Instruments

Stradivari waists Visit the Gallery to find in-depth articles with photographs, highlighting some of the noteworthy and/or unusual instruments that Darnton & Hersh Fine Violins has handled.

Business Hours

Monday through Friday
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Other hours by appointment

At this time, we are open by appointment only. Please call or use the contact form to let us know how we can assist with your instrument needs.

The Informed Player

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What you should know about:

  • Care and maintenance of your stringed instrument
  • The instrument checkup

Visit Darnton & Hersh

11 East Adams, Suite 1450
Chicago, IL 60603
312.566.0429
Directions and Contact

Monday - Friday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Other hours by appointment

Soundpost Online

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