About The Stradivarias violin chin rest: An epic story of love and loss, from the time of its invention to its demise, in the hands of an 18th century violin maker June 15, 2021 Posted by admin In the early 17th century, the violin chin rested on the shoulders of a violinist named Filippo Visconti.At the time, the neck was only slightly larger than a tennis court and was covered in leather, Read More