Full size 4/4 French Violin
Body length 35.8 cm, string length 33cm
Labelled:
Ch. J. B. Collin-Mézin
Luthier à Paris
Rue du Faub.g Poissonnière No. 10
Circular monogram CM with cross above
dated 1884 in ink on right side of label
Signed in pencil Collin-Mézin in the sound post area
Model: Outline based on Guarneri
Front: Spruce, fairly regular medium grain
Back: Maple, two-piece fashion, regular fine grain narrowing slightly towards the flanks, regular strong curl.
Ribs: Maple, regular fine grain, regular strong curl.
Neck & Scroll: Maple, slightly irregular wide grain and strong curl. The chamfer is lined with black ink.
Recent luthier restoration includes new set of pegs and chin rest, oiling of neck, replacement of missing varnish on top rib and general setup including a new set of Larsen II Cannone Soloist strings.
This instrument is in excellent, near mint, playable condition.
Further images and information available on request. Local pick up preferred. Postage by courier can be discussed and exact price agreed.
Location:
B66 xxx - West Midlands
Price:
£10,000.00 (offers considered)
Delivery:
Local Pickup and/or Post or Courier
Seller:
Private individual
Return Policy:
Returns not accepted.
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Ch. J. B. Collin-Mézin Violin
TAF Music Item: MI-101197
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