Fine French violin by and labelled Emile Mennesson, dit Guar...

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£3,500 - £5,500

Fine French violin by and labelled Emile Mennesson, dit Guarini, Luthier (A Sainte-Cecile) á Reims, 2 Medailles d'or Decoration de L'ordre Royl, ou Christ de Portugal, Annee 1903, no. 2697; also bearing the maker's monogram in ink on the label, the one piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a fine width grain slightly widening to the flanks and the varnish of a light reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 13 15/16", 35.40cm

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This violin appears to be in excellent condition with only very minor scratches and bruising consistent with age and playing, see images for guidance, personal viewing always advised where possible