Stamped Saunier - - Violin - Unknown

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4/4 French violin stamped Saunier, dating from around 1880, with a one-piece flame maple back, orange varnish, total length 591 mm, body length 363 mm, upper bout 173 mm, lower bout 210 mm, diapasone 328 mm, weight 440 g, physically in very good condition and fully functional.

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Grand 4/4 French violin from the old Mirecourt, orange-colored, with the iron stamp "SAUNIER" dating to around 1880, and measuring 36.4 cm in length with a back carved from a single piece of maple.

Total length: 591 mm
Body length: 363 mm

Upper bout width: 173 mm
Lower bout width: 210 mm

Scale length: 328 mm

Weight: 440 g


Features: - rare back in a single piece of highly figured maple
- on the heel: iron stamp "SAUNIER"
- the pegs and the fingerboard are ebony
- the tailpiece with its adjustable tuners is aluminum
- it has been perfectly restored, including the small crack under the right f-hole (visible in the last photo)

It is in excellent condition and ready to play. It has a defined and precise sound, especially powerful and clear.

Grand 4/4 French violin from the old Mirecourt, orange-colored, with the iron stamp "SAUNIER" dating to around 1880, and measuring 36.4 cm in length with a back carved from a single piece of maple.

Total length: 591 mm
Body length: 363 mm

Upper bout width: 173 mm
Lower bout width: 210 mm

Scale length: 328 mm

Weight: 440 g


Features: - rare back in a single piece of highly figured maple
- on the heel: iron stamp "SAUNIER"
- the pegs and the fingerboard are ebony
- the tailpiece with its adjustable tuners is aluminum
- it has been perfectly restored, including the small crack under the right f-hole (visible in the last photo)

It is in excellent condition and ready to play. It has a defined and precise sound, especially powerful and clear.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Stamped Saunier
Multiple models
No
Country of origin
Unknown
Physical condition
Very good
Number of objects
1
Includes
No extra's
Weight
440 g
Material
Wood
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
Length
591 mm
Width
210 mm
FranceVerified
19
Objects sold
Private

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