French 1920 4/4 Red JTL Violin – Labeled Mansuy

This fine French 1920’s violin for sale bears a label that says only Mansuy.  Mansuy was a label that Jérôme Thibouville-Lémy (JTL) occasionally used in his nicer violins made in Mirecourt, FRANCE.  There is no known Mansuy from whom JTL stole the name.  This violin is a beautiful example of JTL’s best work; the Mansuy is excellently carved with fine wood.  The oil varnish is a lovely deep red, and the scroll has beautiful fluting.  The tone of this instrument is bright; the Mansuy Violin carries well and has many ringing overtones throughout a range on notes.  There have been no serious repairs made to this violin – just one minor repaired top crack on the lower right side.&nbsp