Archive

More detailed information about stringed instruments and the history of violin making.

Morizot père et frères: the short history of a great family of bow makers

Violin makers and masters: archive "D-F"

The end of violin making in Klingenthal

Jérôme Thibouville-Lamy – J.T.L.

J. & A. Beare, Beares, London: expertise during changing times

W.E. Hill & Sons: on the Mt. Parnassus of the art of violin making

International violin making competitions: Ente Triennale Cremona, Concours Etienne Vatelot, VSA competition, Mittenwald violin making competition and other contests

3/4 - antique French 3/4 violin, Mansuy

This attractiveantique French 3/4 violin was made in Mirecourt around 1930. The "Mansuy" label was used by several Mirecourt workshops at the time. The two piece top is made of regular, medium grained spruce. The two piece back is very mildly flamed. The transparent yet intensely colored varnish is of a transparent golden-brown color and preserved in excellent condition. This beautiful 3/4 Mansuy violin came back as a trade-in from a very happy customer, it has been well kept and is undamaged, worked over and in perfect playing condition. Her bright, warm sound is clear and with a sweetish character.

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