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William Henley's Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers
states the following about the maker.
Collenot Louis. Born in 1863.
Initially worked with Caussin and Derazey at Mirecourt from 1876 until 1889. Established at Rheims in 1897. Maker to the Conservatoire. Moved to Paris in 1917 where he was assisted by his son, he died in 1933.
A Mirecourt violin, circa 1880. £275.00 stock no. WP47
Sarabande in G minor by C.Bohm.
An unlabelled Mirecourt violin that is similar to the Medio Fino models in that it has scratch purfling, it is a bit scruffy as you can see but it has character and a good tone. In sound condition with just one small repaired crack in the cheek of the pegbox. The back length is 14.1/8 inches (35.8 cm.) Set up with Resonance strings and supplied in a light weight case. A nice mellow and sonorous tone with a good clear treble sound. A give away price!
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