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Beare Violins

Fine antique violin authenticators identity

Beare Violins specialises in issuing certificates of authenticity for fine antique instruments of the violin family, signed personally by Charles Beare. They also help clients to buy and sell fine violins, violas, cellos and bows and carry out specialist restorations through their small, experienced workshop.

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Beare Violins ltd logo John Arthur Beare Peter Charles J & A
Beare Violins ltd John Arthur Beare Peter Charles J & A violin
Beare Violins ltd John Arthur Beare Peter Charles J & A violin
Beare Violins ltd John Arthur Beare Peter Charles J & A violin certificate

A seal of approval

John and Arthur Beare founded the family run business J & A Beare Ltd back in 1954 and built their reputation on care and expertise. Under new direction from Peter and Charles Beare the company changed it's name to Beare Violins Ltd, but they needed a new identity that could not only be used as a logo but as a guarantee and seal of authentication for their high value violin certificates.

Beare Violins ltd John Arthur Beare Peter Charles J & A violin certificate
Beare Violins ltd John Arthur Beare Peter Charles J & A violin certificate