French 3/4 violin by Nicolas Vuillaume, c. 1855.

A rare, very fine old French 3/4 size violin made by Nicolas Vuillaume ca. 1855 on “Stentor 2” model for J.B. Vuillaume, branded and labeled “Stentor 2”.  
This is a nice example with excellent tone and in a rarely fine state of preservation. The length over the back is 32. cm. The instrument will be sold with a certificate of authenticity by Alex Gartsman.