Violin French C.1890 The one piece back of maple of faint medium curl running horizontally across the back . The ribs of similar curl, the pegbox and scroll of plain wood.
The one piece front of pine of medium grain in the bass broadening towards the treble flanks.
The varnish of an orange-brown colour on a yellow ground. Label Reads:
Branded on the inner back;
BOURDOT
A PARIS
Length of back 363mmWidth upper bout 169mmWidth centre bout 111mmWidth lower bout 208mmCondition 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. Pegbox: Outside patches on both cheeks between d and a pegholes.A written valuation for insurance purposes of £1,430 is included with this instrument
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