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This instrument is supplied with a certificate of provenance from
Jean Jacques Rampal
Expert Près La Cour d'Appel de Paris.
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| This is a beautiful violin from a very good Paris maker Maurice Mermillot This is a fine example of his work, in almost mint condition with virtually no blemishes however the front is not the original front: it was replaced shortly after the instrument was made, probably in the Mermillot workshops. There is no evidence of any damage so one assumes it was replaced either to correct the tap tones or possibly a grain imperfection. The violin has a Couesnon label who would have supplied this instrument from his Paris shop. The violin is signed inside on the upper back "Mermillot à Paris 1898". The back length is: 14.1/16 inches exactly, (35.7 cm). The violin is set up with dark rosewood fittings, Dominant strings and is supplied in a new lightweight oblong case. This instrument has a superb classy and warm balanced tone, lots of volume and very responsive. A fine instrument to enhance any collection or violinist's playing! |
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