The ‘Dolphin’ Strad, or Stradivarius, of 1714 is a famous violin made by Italian luthier Antonio Stradivari of Cremona. This instrument was once owned and played by the virtuoso Jascha Heifetz (1900-1987). The owner in the late 1800s, George Hart, who was an instrument dealer in London, named the violin "Dolphin" as its striking appearance and colour of its back reminded him of a dolphin. One of the violins in the Stradivarius collection of the Royal Palace, Madrid, Spain. ... // Events August 1 - George, elector of Hanover becomes King George I of Great Britain. ... Antonio Stradivari (1644 - December 18, 1737) was an Italian luthier (maker of violins and other stringed instruments), the most prominent member of that profession. ... Jascha Heifetz 1740 Guarneri del Gesu, the ex. ...

Provenance:

1862:	purchased by Mr. C. G. Meier for 6,500 francs (or £260.)
1868	purchased by George Hart for £200.
????	purchased by Louis D'Egville
????	re-purchased by George Hart.
1875:	purchased by John Adam for £625.
????	at the dispersal of the Adams collection, the violin became the property of Mr. David Laurie.
1882:	purchased by Mr. Richard Bennett for £1,100.
1951:	acquired by Jascha Heifetz.

The Dolphin is currently owned by the Nippon Music Foundation. 1862 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1868 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1875 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1882 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1951 (MCMLI) was a common year starting on Monday; see its calendar. ... Jascha Heifetz 1740 Guarneri del Gesu, the ex. ...

See also:

• Stradivarius (includes a list of Stradivari’s instruments)