Old French violin. J.T.L. Mirecourt "Dulcis et Fortis" c.1880

The J.T.L. ateliers in Mirecourt offered premium violin lines to the public in particular so they could have access to affordable but premium-quality instruments with very good musical properties. Correspondingly, many of the antique JTL violins available today have intense traces of use, and crackfree preserved examples such as this JTL "Dulcis et Fortis" violin for sale, which is in perfect condition, are quite rare. This typical JTL instrument was made around 1800; it was made following a broad model with inlaid purfling. This old French violin is despite many traces of use visually appealing with its subtle and gentle arch, the luminous red-brown varnish and its features. The clear and mature sound of this French violin is radiant and rich in overtones and our luthier has made it ready to play and approved its condition. Including trade-in option and an optional certificate.