About Eugene Henry - Son of Charles Henry ; born. 1843; die. Sept. 7,1892. He succeeded his father, and was one of the best Parisian makers of his time; was especially successful in repairing old instruments. Many of the new violins that bear his name were not entirely made by him, although made in his workshop. Awards: "Mention honorable," Paris, 1878, and bronze medal, 1889. His business was continued after his death by Charles Brugere and Henry's family.
The violin has the Eugene Henry label with the year 1933.
Previously, the violin had hairline wing cracks on both sides and a minor ding.