A Violin by Jerome Thibouville-Lamy 'Nicolas Amati', circa 1910

Jerome Thibouville-Lamy 'Nicolas Amati' circa 1910
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Labelled: Apocryphal Nicolaus Amatus Cremona 1651 label

Country: France

Length: body 358mm, body stop 194mm

Condition: Very good condition with no cracks and few blemishes.

Description: This violin is a copy of a Nicolas Amati violin of 1651 with a 2 piece back. Beautifully antiqued to mimic the original and in very good condition, the instrument has a few blemishes to the varnish. A warm and lustrous dark brown / red colour adds to it's appeal.

Fitted with a new bridge, ebony tail piece, chin rest and Dominant strings.

Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity from Vatelot-Rampal, long established French stringed instrument experts.

Characteristics: A powerful instrument producing a well defined and elegant sound. a Clear and well defined tone of bright sonority.

Background: Born at Mouttes 1833, Jérôme Thibouville-Lamy worked at Mirecourt and Paris and became sole proprietor of various factories at Mirecourt, and partly automated the production of instruments. Awarded medals in every country. Honoured with the Chevalier of the Legion of Honour ribbon, 1877. The firm continued to prosper and expand, and made numerous types of violins, branded or labelled with the names of famous luthiers, local craftsmen or indeed made-up ones. The instruments were exported throughout the western world & vary in quality from truly excellent to instruments for beginners.

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Jerome Thibouville-Lamy 'Nicolas Amati' circa 1910 This item has been sold

Jerome Thibouville-Lamy 'Nicolas Amati' circa 1910
This item has been sold