About L. Dalton Potter Expertise I have been involved in the violin trade for over 28 years. I am currently the President of The Potter Violin Company in Bethesda, MD. I can offer clients initial advice on the value, authenticity and quality of almost all bowed string instruments (violins, violas, cellos & basses) using good quality digital photos. I would decline to give final evaluations without examining instruments in person.
Experience Experience in Music Business: Charlie Byrd's Music House; 1977 - 1980
Senior violin technician: Violin House of Weaver; 1980 - 1996.
President: The Potter Violin Company; 1996 - Present
Organizations: Founding member;String Industry Council, Violin Society of America, American String Teachers Association, Guild of American Luthiers,
Suzuki Association of America, Publications; Journal of the American String Teacher's Association, American Suzuki Journal Education/Credentials;Berklee College of Music 1974 - 1977
Awards and Honors: Chester J. Patranek Award for Excellence in the Music Industry
Traugott Rohner Leadership in the Music Industry Award
(26 years of service - too many to list)
Expert: L. Dalton Potter Date: 3/29/2008 Subject: violin
Question Ihave inherited my father's violin. Inside a border on the left interior isthe inscription Instruments d Artistes
Jacques LeClerc
Annee
I would be glad of anything you might be able to tell me about this instrument. It has very good sound and plays well.
Answer Hi Rick, I would have to look at the Jaques LeClerc for you to see if it is authentic. There was maker by that name making instruments (mostly violas)around the turn of the last century in Mirecourt, France. The ones we have had in the shop were of the good quality commercial grade of French trade instrument, generally valued about $3000 if they are in good shape and sound good (not all of them in original condition do - they often need adjusting) You are welcome to e-mail me digital photos at dalton@pottersvioins.com and I will examine them and clarify further, if I can.
Dalton
