WIN a Stentor Verona Violin, worth £420

My answer 125 years (although, the Stentor name does date back to 1895, but the 'Stentor Music Co. Ltd. was formed in the early 1960's')

Stentor is offering MT readers the opportunity to win a brand new violin worth £420. The Verona is ideal for the advanced student and fits between the Conservatoire and the Messina in the Stentor range. It is carved from solid tonewoods with a carefully thicknessed front and back for enhanced sound and is fitted with ebony fingerboard, pegs, saddle and nut.

The violin is finished with a hand applied Shellax varnish that brings out the natural appearance of the wood. The violin comes with a full silver mounted brazilwood bow with mother of pearl inlay, whale bone effect lapping and parisienne eye. It also comes in a deluxe oblong lightweight case with padded interior, brass finish fittings, YKK quality zip and integral blanket.

To be in with a chance of winning, answer the following question: How many years has Stentor been in business? Please send your answers to music.teacher@markallengroup.com marked ‘Stentor competition’.

In 1895, Edward Chapman Doughty, a Professor of Music and a minor composer, decided to form his own publishing company. He called it the 'Harmonic Publishing Co' and used the name 'Stentor' as the brand name for rosin and music strings, particularly violin strings. A range of violins was imported and sold under the Stentor name...

Stentor Music Co. Ltd. was formed in the early 1960's by Michael Chapman Doughty and other members of his family. It has grown from very small beginnings to become the premier wholesale distributor of acoustic musical instruments in Britain. - https://www.stentor-music.com/about-us/history/