Here are some of the many violins sold by us during the last few years


A violin by William George, dated 1925.

An interesting Scottish violin, a little crude in construction but with a. warm sonorous tone.
Good violin from the E. Glasel workshops, circa 1910.

The Glasel and Mössner workshops situated in Markneukirchen had a prolific output from 1873 until 1939, this violin is a fine example of there workmanship.
Good violin inscribed A.GLASS, circa 1900.

A good qualityíAI±lCôŽiCôŽiCX‰ German violin inscribed A.GLASS on the outside upper back, there were numerous makers from the Klingenthal region, all named Glass and most were related.
7/8 size violin by J.Grandini, circa 1900.

A fine quality violin by Geronimo Grandini who was a well known maker, he joined the J.T.L. workshops in 1890 and continued to make what became their top of the range model and sold under his original label.
A violin labelled M. Guetter, dated 1880.

I am not familiar with this maker, the violin has the style and construction of a Saxony instrument, although the maker is listed as working in Warsaw and London.
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A violin by John Heaps, dated 1847.

An English violin made by a little known maker John Heaps. He was said to have exhibited a cello in 1851.
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A nice quality German instrument, well made and with a good tone.
Violin by the Laberte-Humbert brothers, dated 1917.

well made violin from a respected workshops. An Amati copy carrying an Amati label as well as the makers label.
A fine quality violin by Réne Jacquemin, dated 1945.

William Henley's Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers states the following about the maker.

Réne Jacquemin. Born Mirecourt 1886. Réne Jacquemin was a pupil of Audinot. He worked for Caressa in Paris. Established his own workshops back in Mirecourt from 1919. He won the gold medal in 1926.

Violin by F.S. Jean, circa 1850.

F.S. Jean was a French maker working in Paris and Mirecourt from 1830 until sometime after 1850. With outlines based on the Strad, the strong tone produced by these violins was often favoured by orchestral players. Beautifully toned with a very clear treble that is excellent in the high positions and a deep interesting bass sound.
Fine English violin by P.Jordan, dated 1938.

An excellent hand made English violin with graceful arching and a beautifully carved scroll and sound holes.
An unusual violin labelled Kennedy, dated 1860.

This is an intriguing instrument, labelled Thomas Kennedy, London, both inside and below the button and tailpiece, if it was a genuine Kennedy it would be worth several thousands of pounds! it is more likely to be a violin by an unknown hand, circa 1880 that has been incorrectly attributed. It is a good instrument in it's own right, condition is good and with a very good tone!
Violin labelled Laberte & Magnié, circa 1900.

A soundly constructed Mirecourt instrument, ideal for an intermediate player. A powerful violin with an interesting dark bass tone with with a good treble and lots of volume.
Fine quality violin from the Marc Laberte workshops, dated 1939.

A fine quality violin made under the watchful eye of Marc Laberte by one of his assistants, this instrument is as good, if not better than some of his own work.
A Marc Laberte violin from the Langonet workshops, dated 1908.

Violins by Marc Laberte are always quality instruments. This example was made by his own hand during the time he was studying under the master Eugene Langonet, the quality of workmanship are evident in the scroll and graceful sound holes.