Vuillaume 1829 labeled violin by JTL, ca 1910, Mirecourt, FRANCE

Description:

This violin has a sweet, warm, and round sound. It is responsive and even across the four strings.

It bears a printed label that reads:

J. B. VUILLAUME N170

Rue Croix-des Petits Champs, a Paris an 1829

The back is formed from two pieces of quarter-cut maple, marked by medium-narrow-width flame that slants downward from the center joint. The wood of the ribs and scroll is similar to that of the back. The two-piece spruce top has straight, wide, even grain.

The instrument is covered with a warm light brown varnish over a pale gold ground. The violin is in very good condition, particularly for its age, which we estimate to be ca. 1910-1920.

Measurements:

Length 35.9 cm

Upper Bouts 16.8 cm

Middle Bouts 11.5 cm

Lower Bouts 20.6 cm

V:3

B:3

Sweet, warm, round, responsive, even.