Antique 19th Century 4/4 Violin Haynes Foucher&Co London Circa 1890 Top quality French instrument Haynes, Foucher & Co. was a prominent late 19th-century musical instrument firm based in London that specialised in importing high-quality French violins from the Mirecourt region. Timeline of Operations The firm underwent several transitions involving its founders, William S. Haynes and Georges Foucher: Late 1800s: The company operated as Haynes, Foucher & Co., famously importing "The Ruggielli Violin" from Mirecourt, France, around 1890. 1892: Georges Foucher was reportedly bought out of the company. 1892–1901: The firm continued as Haynes & Co., based at 14 Gray’s Inn Road, London. During this period, they produced the "Carrodus" violin range (1887–1901).
