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.

This is the Cestmir Musil Violin made in Prague dated 1939. Čestmír Musil was a popular Prague violin maker during the 20th century.

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. 

This is the 7/8 French Violin c 1920 Strad Copy. We all know that 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. 

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

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

This French violin, made around 1925, is nearly a century old. Animato Strings offers a wide range of instruments—both new and antique—from various countries, with prices from under $200 to $100k. Their workshop specializes in expert restoration and setup services.

Andreas Eastman VL305 Violin Features: ( Violin Only)

• Entirely hand-crafted from select tonewoods

• Select spruce top and highly flamed maple back, ribs, and scroll

• Hand-applied antique-style spirit varnish

• Hand-carved boxwood pegs, tailpiece, and chinrest with ebony trim (violin and viola) 

• Stradivari pattern

• Wittner composite tailpiece with four fine tuners available as an option

• Violin available in sizes 1/10, 1/8, 1/4, 3/4 & 4/4

• Comes with bow, case, and rosin