Description:
French Violin, labeled Ch. J.B. COLLIN-MEZIN/Luthier à Paris/Rue de Faub Poissonniere, No. 29, anno 1895, inscribed internally Collin-Mezin, length of back 360 mm, with case.
Estimate $800-1,200
Repaired top cracks including bass bar and sound post. Very worn edges including loss to top treble corners.
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