This cello is labeled Ch. J.B. Collin-Mézin, Paris 1900.
Charles Jean-Baptiste Collin Mézin père is one of the most noted French luthiers of the 19th century. He was born in Mirecourt in 1841, son of violin maker C.L. Collin, and followed in his father’s footsteps and training with a very successful career in Paris. During his most productive three decades, he won numerous gold and silver medals at the Paris Exhibitions and his instruments were played by many leading soloists of the day. He was a purist in wood treatment, rejecting chemicals and artificial processes that other makers employed in the construction of an instrument. This cello is available for trial via shipment or viewing in our showroom.
Additional Specifications
| Maker | Ch. J.B. Collin-Mezin |
| Body Length | 760mm |
| Upper Bout | 345mm |
| Middle Bout | 240mm |
| Lower Bout | 439mm |
