Violin by Paul François BLANCHARD (Mirecourt 1851-Lyon 1912) made in Lyon (France)1904 Guarnerius model. Two piece table of spruce of medium regular grain. Two piece back of maple of wide curl. Ribs and neck of maple. Red varnish on golden ground.
Labelled : 'Fait par Paul Blanchard/à Lyon en 19(04 handwritten)/n°(612 handwritten)/PB/(City of Lyon's coat of arms) Stamped on the rib near the button : PB Handwritten signature inside on the back: Fait par Paul Blanchard à Lyon 1904
