Jehanne H. Blaise Violin Mirecourt c. 1925 (F41)
Jehanne H. Blaise Violin, made in Mirecourt about 1925:
- Good choice of tonewoods
- Orange-red coloured varnish
- Two-piece flamed maple back
- Produces warm, dark, clear, and mature voice
- Good resonance
This is a Breton Mirecourt Violin made around 1900. Stamped internally Breton, Brevete, De S.A.R.M.e. Francois Breton was a French violin maker in Mirecourt, France who was Duchesse d’Angouleme’s personal luthier.
Francois Breton was a French violin maker in Mirecourt, France. His work flourshed between the dates 1778 – 1830. He was Duchesse d’Angouleme’s personal luthier. His refined style and prolific inspired others that they would imitate his work. Breton’s style was seen in thousands of factory made instruments that were produced after his death in 1830.
This Violin has the signature of an Italian Maker Renato Scrollavezza who was greatly admired and considered to be among the most notable modern Italian makers of the post-war era. He also won numerous prizes and medals in international competitions. This violin could have been made by one of his Japanese students - see the descrirtoion for details.
This is the Cestmir Musil Violin made in Prague dated 1939. Čestmír Musil was a popular Prague violin maker during the 20th century.

* Upgraded Strings (Larsen Il Cannone Violin Strings)
* Rosin
* Good Standard Bow
* Good Standard Case
This instrument has been set up by Animato, and it has a 12-month warranty.
This violin is Labelled Collin-Mezin and was made in Paris dated 1911. Charles Jean Baptiste Collin-Mezin came from a line of luthiers where he created various instruments considered superior to other new instruments. This violin is most likely an early copy.
This is a French Style violin made in Germany. This is one of many of Animato Strings' largest selections of new and old instruments including Asian-handcrafted instruments, European instruments as well as antique stringed instruments, and many more.
Pietro Lombardi VL502 Violin features the following:
• Each instrument is meticulously calibrated for optimum sound production
• Highly select spruce top and beautifully flamed maple back, sides, and scroll
• Hand-applied, multi-layer amber spirit varnish
• Ebony fingerboard and boxwood fittings
• Guarneri patterns
• Available in full size (4/4)
This is an antique German violin estimated to be from around 1880. It does not bear a label and features an imitated neck graft with a well-executed sound post-repair on the top plate. Animato Strings has an extensive selection of new and old stringed instruments, including Asian-hand-made, European, U.S., Australian, and antique instruments and original Animato String brands.