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

Mermillot, Maurice.

was born in 1835 and started his violin making as a pupil of Gaillard and the famous J.B.Vuillaume. He then spent time as a soldier in Piedmont, Italy and while there worked for one of the Guadagnini family in Turin. He established his own workshop in Paris in 1876 and died in Mirecourt in 1901. He was considered one of the best French makers of the period.

Violin by Louis Fricot, dated 1930.

£1,250.00

stock no. WP13

Louis Fricot Luthier
Poussay, Vosges
No. ***(illegible) 1930
Also signed across the label with a facsimile signature

An interesting well made violin with lots of character, Louis Fricot is not listed but is quite well known as an accomplished maker in France, also was known for his excellent bows. There are minor imperfections to the varnish but no damage or repairs. The back length is: 13.15/16 (35.4 cm.) Set up with fine rosewood fittings, Pro-Arte strings and supplied in a new case. The violin has quite a sweet tone, not a strident instrument but clear and well balanced. Excellent value!

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