Yaacov Zimermann worked in Warsaw and had many clients, both Jews and Christians. He was known to support young violinists such as Michel Swalbe (see former violin) and Ida Haendel, the child prodigy who became a world-known virtuoso.
This hand-made violin is outstanding because it is unusually decorated by five Stars of David, four on the upper deck and one on the back. The decorations were made with glue mixed with black powder, usually made to order.
The violin was found in very bad condition. The varnish was almost non-existent and it gave the impression of having been played most of the time in open air, rain and shine. It was repaired meticulously for a year and a half and now serves as a concert instrument.
The Zimermann violin, dated 1929, is a regular violin made by him for local clients.