Nicolas Vuillaume violin

Nicolas Vuillaume III, Mirecourt c. 1850, “Stentor”

This lovely violin is made by Nicolas Vuillaume, made circa 1850 for his brother Jean Baptiste Vuillaume in Paris.

As a member of the famous Vuillaume family, Nicolas Vuillaume was also a talented violin maker.
This well made instrument, wears its original Stentor incription at the rear of the scroll.

This master violin is in a very good condition for its age - no cracks or repairs.
Beautiful choice of selected woods :
A fine one-piece back.
This Nicolas Vuillaume violin produces a beautiful mature sound hat projects well.
Original varnish - with a beautiful patina - brown/reddish/orange colour,

This violin comes with 2 reliable certificates of authenticity from Paris.. (JJ Rampal )

Size back : 356 mm (4/4).
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VUILLAUME, Nicolas (III) Born 1800, died 1865 Mirecourt France. Third son of Claude-François Vuillaume (IV), above.
Worked for his brother Jean-Baptiste 1832-1842, then returned to Mirecourt to manufacture student grade instruments known as ‘Stentor’.
These were mostly made by A. Darte and his wife, and are distinguished by the shield mark bearing the name ‘Stentor’ on the back of the scroll.
The name was later sold to Gautrot, and remains a flourishing company supplying student instruments.
Original N. Vuillaume instruments branded internally. Nicolas Vuillaume NV / fecit à Mirecourt, anno 1830 Fabrique de / A. Darte / Mirecourt.