AboutAl Dzina Expertise I can answer questions about violin and guitar making and restoration. I will not answer questions about playing these instruments, because I am a maker, not a player.
Experience I was trained in violin making in Germany and have been working at this craft for sixty years.
Expert: Al Dzina Date: 2/21/2008 Subject: Jerome Thibouville-Lamy
Question Hi Al,
I have a question regarding a J.Thibouville- Lamy & Cie violin that I was given. Inside on a paper label are the words "J.Thibouville Lamy & Cie, an address for a store in Paris, C. Meisel sole Agent, New York, & the words "Medio Fino". Also included with the violin is a Mother of Pearl inlaid/wood & silver tip bow (no maker's mark that I can see), a Mirecourt rosin block & violin case. I was wondering if there is any value to this violin. It seems to be in good playing condition, other than one of the strings is broken. Also I was wondering if the bridge had been replaced (I think it is the "bridge" the part that the strings cross) as it is a lighter color piece of wood and the word "Joachim" is stamped on it.
I appreciate any information that you are able to provide.
Thanks in advance.
Reba
Answer Hi Reba;
The Company J. Thibouville-Lamy was started by Louis Emile Jerome
B. 1833, D.? Worked 1855 to 1890 In Paris France. Auction Action
from $135 to $8,835 USD.Owned large factory producing ten of thousands of decent violins of all grades. Factory outlived him. (Lower grades called Medio-Fino). Many labels.
Al;
