French violin probabaly by J.B. Vuillaume, Paris, c. 1825-1828.

A very fine French violin made in Paris circa 1825-1828 probably by J.B. Vuillaume in some collaboration with Joseph Dominique Lete. This is a superb instrument most likely made as a bench copy of a certain Antonio Stradivari violin (probably c.1727-1728). The instrument is in a very fine and pure state of preservation, ready to play with excellent sound. The length over the back is 35.75 cm.                  Dendrochronology report by Peter Ratcliff indicates the latest ring on the bass side is 1802 and on the treble side from 1801.