Insurance Letters

Condition Report

After authenticity, the determining factor of an item's value is its condition. The condition report is used to record the physical condition of an instrument or bow at a given point in time. It consists of forms, diagrams, and, if needed, photos that document any change, modification, or damage, as well as any repairs made to the instrument or bow. The condition report should be renewed regularly, but once established, a simple update to the file following a new examination, a change in condition, or a repair is sufficient. As a general rule, a condition report should only be provided by qualified individuals 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 ourselves, but we're happy to obtain one for you at a favorable price from the expert best qualified for the situation. 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 which is then partly covered by our company.