Old Mirecourt Violin ID

[Carlosro1699]

Hi all,

 

I'm looking for a new violin, and I've taken a fancy to an old French violin. We've been told it's an 1880s Mirecourt,

 

http://s1153.photobucket.com/user/carlos_rodriguez32/media/DSCF4924_zpsefd12e12.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0 (

http://s1153.photobucket.com/user/carlos_rodriguez32/media/DSCF4923_zpsdc32ff68.jpg.html

http://s1153.photobucket.com/user/carlos_rodriguez32/media/DSCF4920_zps5a7c7028.jpg.html

http://s1153.photobucket.com/user/carlos_rodriguez32/media/DSCF4919_zps18dc64b9.jpg.html

http://s1153.photobucket.com/user/carlos_rodriguez32/media/DSCF4915_zps591b3e36.jpg.html

 

Could you please tell me what you think of it, and possibly find out the maker?

 

The back measures 35.9 cm in height, it is very flat, and it gives a clear but warm, resonant sound. 

 

Thanks,

 

Carlos  R.

Edited April 8, 2014 by Carlosro1699

[jacobsaunders]

I'm afraid that your link only shows me one picture

[Carlosro1699]

I've added the other pics to the post.

[Omobono]

Seems in reasonable condition... revarnished?

 

[Carlosro1699]

We don't know. My teacher said no, but a family friend said that is was re-varnished. 

It is in nice condition,although it's been played on a considerable amount.