About the Violin

This French violin, made at the end of the 19th century in the renowned workshops of Jérôme Thibouville-Lamy (J.T.L.) in Mirecourt, is a highly sought-after instrument. The violin features a back made of two pieces of maple with a light medium curl, while the front is made of two pieces of spruce with even grain. The oil varnish is a golden colour on a yellow ground. The Ribs and neck are matching. Fully blocked and lined with spruce.

The violin has been set up in our workshop after being fully restored. Smooth-fitting ebony pegs, dressed fingerboard, high-quality Despiau bridge, Tailpiece, and ebony teka chin rest. A set of dominants produces an excellent and even tone across all the strings.

The Label

The violin is labeled with the JTL monogram of the Lyre with printed “Copy” then handwritten “of Stradivari”.  Copy Of Stradivari.

When being fully restored the violin was found to have a date hand written in pencil “1888” and two faint Initials, which could not be made out. These were found under the neck root.