The London based dealership of Barnes & Mullins imported and distributed instruments over a very wide field. They were in fact not a manufacturing company but mainly distributors and retailers. Their instruments were mainly sourced from French workshops in Mirecourt and they maintained a repair workshop in London, but manned by French craftsmen.

This violin has a Barnes & Mullins label in it and is dated London. 1903. However, it is manifestly of French origin, attested to by its modelling and workmanship. One is struck immediately by the really beautiful two-piece back of well figured maple of a medium curl. The ribs are of the same wood but the scroll is more plain. The top is of excellent medium grain tone spruce. Workmanship throughout conforms to high standards in the mitres, notably in the purfling, cornerwork and Fs. The reddish brown varnish is probably spirit-based and compliments the materials well.

This is a well-toned instrument with projection and focus.

Dimensions :
	Length of back: 35.7 cm

Condition :
	This violin is in impeccable condition, completely free from cracks or repairs. Interestingly, all pegholes have been rebushed.

Provenance :
	Withheld

Price :

On request