Lipinski Stradivarius

[3] The earlier history of The Lipinski is unclear; Italian violinist and composer Giuseppe Tartini is the first reputed owner.

After Lipinski performed for Salvini, the teacher asked to see his violin, which he then smashed to pieces against the corner of a table.

"[4] Following Lipinski's death, the violin passed through numerous collections enumerated by Herbert Goodkind,[5] until it came into the possession of Dr José Martinez Cañas, Havana, Cuba.

After Anschuetz moved to the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area, the violin was stored in a local bank vault.

Upon Anschuetz' death in February 2008, ownership of the violin passed to an anonymous family member, who lent the Lipinski to Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra concertmaster Frank Almond.