Hello, does anybody know about a Paris eighteenth century maker called Varquain? there is a hg sold at auction in Madrid. It is a Louvet-type instrument, with the label "Varquain 1747" on the keybox. The keys seem to have been restored, and it's curious that it seems like if the original mouche+trompette bridge has been changed for another drone bridge, keeping however the dog tuning head. The instrument is in a very bad condition, although an experienced luthier could take it back to life. It is a beautiful instrument anyway.
Sincerely, Oscar.
