Pardessus de viole d'amore.During the second part of 18 th century some Pardessus de viole were mounted as viola d'amore.We send it to the repair shop.

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Viola d'Amore,7 strings more 7 sympathetics strings,sounding length:13,13/16 inches(35 cms).Made by André Bernard in Liège and bearing label with the following inscription:"André Bernard à Liège,luthier,médaille d'argent,Paris 1900,Liège année 1900,n°250".In good condition.playable.

Wonderful hurdy gurdy by Caille-Decante the son in Charroux, Allier.Universal exhibition 1867.Playable, good condition.Come and see.

Hurdy gurdy by CARON in VERSAILLES,1781.Label:CARON à VERSAILLES luthier de la reine MARIE ANTOINETTE rue royale à VERSAILLES,1781.Hurdy gurdy with flat back,front cambered.playable with adjustement.refined instrument.for collection,exhibition or to play 18 th century compositions.EMAIL:orpheemusic@wanadoo.fr

Hurdy Gurdy by Lambert in Paris bearing a label and a stamp: " Lambert in PARIS 1755". liute -shaped hurdy gurdy,repaired, nice instrument will find his interest in collection, exhibition. or museum.perfect example of the 18th century french workmanship.EMAIL:orpheemusic@wanadoo.fr

Harp by COUSINEAU father and son circa 1780.Very decorative harp with exceptional sculptures and paintings in style of POMPEI. Both,father and son have been makers for the queen MARIE ANTOINETTE and after for the empress JOSEPHINE DE BEAUHARNAIS.They made the harp which is in the MALMAISON castle.EMAIL:orpheemusic@wanadoo.fr

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Harp by JOHANN REINHART STORCK in STRASBOURG dated 1780 on the label inside the harp.such an instrument though repaired is more a wonderfull objet d'art,for collection and décoration.EMAIL:orpheemusic@wanadoo.fr

Pochette or dancing master's kit.The body veneered with ivory and ebony came from germany where it was made in 18 th century.In the middle of 19th century a crafty violin maker took off the scroll substituting a man or woman face.This one is a bald-headed man with a big moustache.Funny, isn't it ?EMAIL:orpheemusic@wanadoo.fr

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[Hurdy Gurdy by Pajot in Jenzat dated 1863.this instrument has a pegbox which is the Napoléon III head.It is repaired, playable,very rich decoration with mother of pearl and paintings.Branded Pajot in Jenzat and bearing the label : Pajot in Jenzat Par Gannat (Allier) 1863.EMAIL:orpheemusic@wanadoo.fr

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