Violin By J.thibouville-lamy Mirecourt Chateau Thiery C.1862. Produced by J. Thibouville-Lamy who worked at both Mirecourt and Paris and was awarded medals in almost every country as well as being honoured with the Chevalier of the Legion of Honour ribbon in 1877. He was renowned for his technically innovative approach and the strong tone of the instruments he produced.
The example offered here dates from around 1850 and has a one piece maple back of a faint medium curl running horizontally across the back. The ribs are of a somewhat finer curl with the pegbox and scroll of plain wood.
The violin has a two piece front of pine of medium-broad grain.
The varnish is a soft amber-brown colour on a yellow ground.
Labelled on the inner back. Label Reads:
THIERY A PARIS
Length of back 361.5mmWidth upper bout 167.5mmWidth centre bout 112mmWidth lower bout 205mmCondition ReportPlease note that the condition report lists all repairs that have been historically undertaken. The instrument is, however, offered in a fully restored condition and has been fully and professionally setup in our workshops. Any repairs have either been conducted by ourselves or fully inspected and the quality of the repair verified by our workshop. No further repairs are required. Details listed in this condition report are for information purposes only. Front: a few small varnish marks/scratches around bridge.
Back: varnish discolouration around button area
Condition good.A written valuation for insurance purposes of £6,600 is included with this instrument
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