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William Henley's Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers
states the following about the maker.
Cherpitel Louis.
Born in Mirecourt in 1877. He was the son and pupil of Nicolas Emile Cherpitel. He worked in Mirecourt initially but was also known to have worked in Paris. He father was an associate of Couesnon for whom both father and son made instruments.
Early 7/8 size violin with Lions head scroll, circa 1880. £495.00 stock no. WP06
Haydn concerto in G maj.
An unusual German violin with a carved Lions head scroll. This instrument has lots of character and a tone to match. The two piece back measures 13.3/4 inches (35.7cm.). There are minor repairs, the button has been repaired and the neck angle has been increased with a thin wedge, it was probably originally set up with the neck at Baroque angle, apart from these small matters, just varnsh imperfections. Set up with new Resonance strings and supplied in a lightweight case. The violin has a warm sonorous bass with good balance and ample volume. A cheap fiddle with lots of character!
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Back of scroll Scroll Front scroll
 
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