Hello all,
I currently own a violin that is labeled as a Leon Bernardel violin but there are a lot of features on this instrument that are not consistent with anything of this maker. It may not even be French at all.
I was wondering if anyone has some experience or expertise with identifying instruments, and what could have led to the fabrication of this false label. Quite honestly, I don't know the genuine age of this instrument.
Here are some photos I have taken of the violin:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/brnb6cwf5vrnzcd/AAC6pShk38VlUsffQRVG7x_Na?dl=0
Some automatic giveaways that this is not a Leon Bernardel:
-back of the scroll
-the "bee-sting" on the purfling
Let me know what you think. Help is much appreciated!!