by mreichstadt | Nov 26, 2023 | Cordes-en
POCHETTE France 19th century. Violin of a dancing master from the Parisian school. The back and sides are made from a single piece to which the spruce sounboard is glued. Traces of an important old and good quality restoration are visible on the background. Following...
by mreichstadt | Nov 26, 2023 | Cordes-en
CHILD HURDY-GURDY Mirecourt 19th c. Flat body so-called “guitar hurdy-gurdy” whose body, in maple, is varnished in a honey color, as well as the spruce top. The pegboard, also in maple, is fitted with four rosewood pegs. The keyboard, wheel cover and tailpiece are...
by mreichstadt | Nov 26, 2023 | Cordes-en
GUITAR by Sébastien Renault in Paris 18th century. Sébastien Renault (Paris, 1750-1829) was received as master luthier on June 27, 1777, the same day as his colleague François Chatelain. The two luthiers each had a personal workshop and then they joined forces around...
by mreichstadt | Nov 26, 2023 | Cordes-en
CISTER Germany, 17th – 18th century. Five-course cittern probably from Thuringia, based on certain making elements such as the mounting of the neck, the shape of the head coat of arms and the choice of wood. The protruding parts on the back of the pegbox bear...
by mreichstadt | Nov 26, 2023 | Cordes-en
KIT Louis Guersan, Paris 1737. Before being made and presented in the 19th century as masterpieces, the kits were used by dancing masters to set the rhythm and nuances during their lessons. Louis Nicolas Guersan, 1700-1770, received maître luthier on February...
