This is a French JTL Virtuoso Violin Copy (c 1900) of Francisco Ruggieri dated 1671. Ruggieri was a skilled instrument maker from a renowned family of luthiers in Cremona, Italy. JTL represents Jérôme Thibouville-Lamy & Cie, a French musical instrument manufacturing company established by Louis Emile Jérôme Thibouville and Marguerite Hyacinthe Lamy in the early 1900s.
French JTL Virtuoso Violin Copy (c 1900) of Francisco Ruggieri 1671
JTL stands for Jérôme Thibouville-Lamy & Cie a musical instrument making company in France formed by Louis Emile Jérôme Thibouville and Marguerite Hyacinthe Lamy at around 1900’s. They made a connection between their families through their marriage and business. The company was based in Mirecourt, France, and later become one of the world’s most powerful unions in the history of string instrument making.
Francesco Rugeri (b. c. 1628 – d. October 28, 1698) is also known as Rugier, Ruger, Rugeri, Ruggeri, Ruggerius, and Ruggieri. He was the first who belonged to Casa Rugeri an important family of luthiers in Cremona, Italy. He constructed his instrument with mastery which is inspired by the “Grand Amati” pattern of Nicolò Amati. That is why his instruments are nearly as well-known as the instruments of Nicolò Amati today.
This is a Romanus Violin made from Bird-Eye Maple. This was crafted in Transylvania, Romania for Animato Strings. Animato Strings has the largest selection of new and old stringed instruments in Australia, including Asian-handcrafted instruments, and European, and Antique stringed instruments.
Conrad Gotz is a renowned German violin maker who produces violin models that are known for their high-quality craftsmanship and design.
This violin is Labeled Johann Baptist Schweitzer 1844 Repaired by M Nebel New York c 1895. Johann Baptist Schweitzer was considered one of the finest violin makers in Vienna. He adopted a more classical approach to classical models, emulating Amati and Stradivari patterns with some authenticity. M. Nebel & Bros was established by the Nebel Brothers Martin, and Andrew Nebel who specialized in making and restoring violins.
Check out this Modern Mittenwald Violin made after Hornsteiner. Hornsteiner was one of the famous luthiers from the late 18th century up to the early 19th century.
This is an H. Denis Violin made in Mirecourt France in 1910 with a label and signature. H. Denis was a luthier active between 1900 and 1930.
The Marcello violin outfit includes:
• Upgraded Strings (Il Canone Solo by Larsen for the 4/4 size and Evah Pirazzi for the smaller sizes)
* Titanium/ebony chin rest
• Very good Rosin
• Good Standard Bow
• Oblong case
Setup & Warranty:
Animato has set up this instrument and it has one year warranty.
A very well-made and beautiful-looking replica of a violin by Johann Baptiste Schweitzer made around 1890. It has a unique "Mulko" style - (crisscross plate) chinrest.
