31st Jan, 2024 10:30 GMT/BST

Scientific & Musical Instruments, Cameras & Tools

 
  Lot 12
 

12

Violin

14 1/8 two piece back, ebony fingerboard and tailpiece, with makers label 'Ch. J. B. Colllin-Mezin Luthier a Paris, Rue du Faub, Ploissonniere No.10 1888' appears to be signed in ink 'Collin-Mezin' on inner of back visible from treble f-hole

Sold for £3,000
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000


 

Pegs appear to have been bushed. Some marks to varnish on lower bout back and marks to varnish and wood on both lower bout ribs. Appears to be no visible cracks or repairs.
Marks in varnish from age and use.

Lot 12 - Violin Lot 12 - Violin Lot 12 - Violin

 


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Auction: Scientific & Musical Instruments, Cameras & Tools, 31st Jan, 2024

The sale will offer a good range of brass, string, woodwind and electronic musical instruments, led by a 1963 Pre-CBS Fender Stratocaster, and two fine Selmer Mark VI Saxophones in outstanding condition.

Also of note are Leica cameras, a Curta Type I calculator, and a host of unusual items such as a collection of glass eyes.

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