Frederic Francois Xavier Carchereux
La Fleche, worked 1924
Patented a ‘rational perfectioning of the violin’; an invention for maintaining the plates, neck and resonant body in ‘perfect equilibrium’ under the tension of the strings; two internal supports running straight from the neck to the bridge, and from a block in that position to the lowest part… — John Dilworth
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bearing the maker's label n. 13 and brand to the back, good condition Lot 813 | — | December 2025 | £1,868est. € 1.500-2.000 | |
| Bearing the maker's label and signature, good condition Lot 768 | — | November 2022 | £1,451est. € 1.500-2.000 |
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CARCHEREUX, Frederic François Xavier Worked circa. 1924 La Flèche France. Patented a ‘rational perfectioning of the violin’; an invention for maintaining the plates, neck and resonant body in ‘perfect equilibrium’ under the tension of the strings; two internal supports running straight from the neck to the bridge, and from a block in that position to the lowest part of the back, along with an extended bass bar. [Henley]
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