If it is stamped inside in the middle of the back, it is French, probably from around 1900.
Gun show, gun shop, library.
One can find information about violin lessons in stores that sell musical instruments, in the newspaper classified ads, on the internet at websites from people who offer lessons, such as First Tutors and Long & McQuade Musical Instruments.
Jean Mathurin Remy was a violin maker from Paris, France 1770-1854. Remy was a famous Parisian family of violin makers. Go on to Google for more info. I have one violin from Jean. Great sounding and a very nice violin.
on the internet of course
Did you ever find the answer to your question. I just went through my jewelery box and have an old broach with 187 stamped on the back of what looks like a gold piece. I can't find any information on it on the website. I quess I'll take it to a jeweler.
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1st violin 2nd violin Viola Cello
I have two of them. Just found them in storage today. shipley_g@yahoo.com
You might do an internet search for Springfield + Bayonet.
Go to YouTube, and type in "Kirby PLays the violin (Oracion)". You would find him playing a violin and in description is the link.
Blue Book of Gun Values
Old gun catalogs and magazines.