William Henley's Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers
states the following about the maker.
JACQUOT, FERNAND. Born 1884.
Son and successor of Charles Albert Ettienne Jacquot. Born at Nancy in 1884. Studied in Mirecourt in the workshops of Mougenot Gauche. He established his own workshops in Nancy in 1925. He won numerous medals and diplomas at many of the exhibitions. Produced instruments which for elegance and grace of form and loveliness of varnish rank among the best of the modern school. He adds that the tonal quality is beautiful.
Fine instrument by Fernand Jacquot, dated 1923. £4,950.00 stock no. WP20
Dvorak's Humouresqe.
The label is inscribed:
FERNAND JACQUOT
Luthier
19, Rue Gambetta, 19
1923 NANCY No.203
The label is a work of art in it's own right with monograms, medals and shields.
Also signed on the label.
This instrument is supplied with a certificate from
Jean Jacques Rampal
Expert Près La Cour d'Appel de Paris.
A beautiful fine quality violin by Fernand Jacquot, son of Ettienne Charles Albert Jacquot, made at Nancy in 1923. In excellent condition without damage or repairs, just minor varnish marks and dings. The back length is: 14.1/16 inches, (35.7cm). The fittings are in ebony and rosewood, note the pegs which are the original set, the violin has just been set up with Obligato strings and is supplied in a new lightweight oblong case. A lovely instrument to play with a beautiful vibrant rich tone, good volume and clarity. Highly recommended, a violin of real quality!
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