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 Strad Model violin was made around 1930 in the "Conservatory" of Saxony, Germany. Antonio Stradivari is a renowned Italian violin maker who was said to have brought the craft of violin-making into its highest pitch of perfection.
This Andrea Estasi Violin 2014 is one of Animato Strings' most extensive selections of new and old instruments in Australia. Animato Strings offers a range of violins, violas, cellos, and double basses, including new European pieces and antique violins from various countries. They also have a workshop for instrument restoration and set-up. Prices range from under $200 to 100k.
This 4/4-size Stradivarius Violin Replica was made for Animato Strings Australia in 2010. Antonio Stradivari is a world-renowned violin maker known for creating some of the most famous and expensive violins. Animato Strings offers the largest selection of new and antique instruments in Australia. Their on-site workshop is staffed with experts who can cater to your specific needs.
Gliga Vasile Maestro Extra 4/4 Violin (Instrument Only) Features
• 6 to 10-year-old Carpathian sycamore maple
• High-quality resonant spruce
• Extra 4/4 size violin
• Bow and case are not included
This 3/4 M. Couturieux Violin was made in Mirecourt, France around 1920. Couturieux is a French violin maker in Mirecourt in the mid – 19th century.
Jean-Pierre Lupot Violin by Eastman features:
• Fine quality spruce
• Great looking varnish
• Ebony fingerboard and fittings
• Stradivari pattern
Charles Collin-Mezin was born in Mirecourt, France, in 1841. He came from a family of luthiers and was skilled in crafting violins, violas, cellos, basses, and bows.
French violin c. 1900 Features:
• Medium dark reddish brown varnish
• Yellow and black striped purfling both at the front and back
• A unique and remarkable drawing symbol at the upper center part of the back
