Priceless 18th Century Violin Recovered, 35 Years After It Was Stolen

The Stradivarius Ames, made in 1734, was taken from renowned violinist Roman Totenberg’s office after a concert in 1980.

A priceless Stradivarius violin that was stolen from an office at the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1980 has been recovered by federal agents, 35 years ago after it was lost.

FBI via AP

There had been no developments in the search for the Stradivarius until June this year, when Nina received a phone call from FBI agents, telling her it was in federal custody.

Molly Riley / AP

Speaking to the AP Wednesday, Nina Totenberg said: "I could hardly believe it at the time. I said 'I have to call my sisters. I'll tell them not to get their hopes up,' but he said, 'You don't have to do that. This is the violin'".

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