8 string Viol

An early 20th century French 8 string viol, labelled Fabrication Garantie de Jerome Thibouville-Lamy & Cie, Luthiers a Paris, also branded J. Thibouville-Lamy, Brevete F 29 and branded Brevete on the button. A two piece back inlaid in coloured woods with a village scene. 4 melody strings and 4 sympathetic running underneath the finger board, Hardanger or D'Amore style. Back 14 3/4", 37.50cm. In very good condition. £1350


      ref  Vod177

 

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