A Violin by Jerome Thibouville-Lamy, circa 1900

Jerome Thibouville-Lamy circa 1900

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Details

Labelled: Nicolaus Amatus Cremona 1651

Country: France

Length: 358mm, body stop 192mm

Condition: Good - marks & blemishes typical of an instrument of this age. Detailed Report

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 a good condition the instrument has a few blemishes to the varnish typical of an instrument of this age.

Fitted with a new ebony tail piece, chin rest and Pirastro Tonica strings.

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

Characteristics: After some 100 years, this violin has matured well. It would be a worthy acquisition for an ambitious and deserving violinist.

A smooth & mellow tone make this the idea violin for an ambitious and deserving violinist.

Background: Born at Mouttes 1833, Jérôme Thibouville-Lamy orked 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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