Letters for insurance

We issue certificates of value for instruments and bows for insurance purposes , based on the cost of replacing the item with an equivalent, if replaced within a reasonable time.

It is also possible to obtain a verbal estimate, in some cases.

The condition report

After authenticity, the determining factor in the value of the item is its condition. The condition report is used to record the physical condition of an instrument or bow at a given time. It consists of forms, diagrams, and if necessary, photographs that document any changes, modifications or damage as well as repairs made to the instrument or bow. The condition report must be renewed regularly, but once established, a simple update of the file, following a new examination, a change in condition or an intervention is sufficient. In principle, a condition report should only be provided by qualified persons or companies such as Wilder & Davis who have no financial interest in the item in question.

Once produced, a condition report becomes part of the official documentation that accompanies an instrument or bow.

Certificate of Authenticity

We do not issue certificates of authenticity, but we will be happy to obtain one for you at a favorable price from the most qualified expert in the matter. Depending on the age, country of origin, condition and status of the instrument or bow, a trip to Europe or the United States is often necessary. ; the cost of this is then partly covered by our company.