195 gram strength hide glue, if this is correct:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-22636759

Very, very doubtful a fiddle could withstand extended submersion
without being reduced to splinters. The buyer got scammed.

Father Haskell wrote in news:f4cd2871-70b7-4647-8739-
:

195 gram strength hide glue, if this is correct:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-22636759

Very, very doubtful a fiddle could withstand extended submersion
without being reduced to splinters. The buyer got scammed.

I agree that it couldn't withstand extended submersion.... but if you read the article, it's claimed
that the instrument was never actually submerged: "It is claimed the violin survived in a leather
case, strapped to Mr Hartley's body, which floated upright in his cork and linen lifejacket."

On 5/23/2013 3:01 PM, Doug Miller wrote:
Father Haskell wrote in news:f4cd2871-70b7-4647-8739-
:

195 gram strength hide glue, if this is correct:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-22636759

Very, very doubtful a fiddle could withstand extended submersion
without being reduced to splinters. The buyer got scammed.

I agree that it couldn't withstand extended submersion.... but if you read the article, it's claimed
that the instrument was never actually submerged: "It is claimed the violin survived in a leather
case, strapped to Mr Hartley's body, which floated upright in his cork and linen lifejacket."

Still would have to have seen a lot of water..
Hard to believe it would survive.

--
Jeff

"Father Haskell" wrote in message
...

195 gram strength hide glue, if this is correct:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-22636759

Very, very doubtful a fiddle could withstand extended submersion
without being reduced to splinters. The buyer got scammed.
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I would have to agree. Hide glue and wood that thin spending 10 days in the
water is highly unlikely to survive.