E.Lacost - Poliphone Wasp - - Violin - 1917

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Unique violin signed E. Lacost 1917.
This violin is detachable. Personally, I have never seen a violin like this in my career, with 16 vibrating strings connected by a two-part soundpost that links the top and back, vibrating while playing, creating the impression of an entire violin group or an orchestra playing.
I showed the violin to an expert luthier who told me he had never seen anything like that.
There are plenty of pocket violins on the internet, but they are not dismantlable and do not have vibrating strings inside, which makes me think that it is a unique model made by someone very innovative and creative.
This violin is a unique and rare piece that has traveled through time without being damaged, fortunately, and should have its place in a museum or a private collection.

Unique violin signed E. Lacost 1917.
This violin is detachable. Personally, I have never seen a violin like this in my career, with 16 vibrating strings connected by a two-part soundpost that links the top and back, vibrating while playing, creating the impression of an entire violin group or an orchestra playing.
I showed the violin to an expert luthier who told me he had never seen anything like that.
There are plenty of pocket violins on the internet, but they are not dismantlable and do not have vibrating strings inside, which makes me think that it is a unique model made by someone very innovative and creative.
This violin is a unique and rare piece that has traveled through time without being damaged, fortunately, and should have its place in a museum or a private collection.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
E.Lacost
Model
Poliphone Wasp
Year of Manufacture
1917
Condition
Excellent
Nr of items
1
Includes
Drum sticks
Weight
1238 g
Material
Wood
Tested and working
Tested and working/playable
Height
10 cm
Length
44 cm
Width
22 cm
LuxembourgVerified
113
Objects sold
100%
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