French? German?

[Jeff Schwartz]

Here are some photos of my bass: http://www.flickr.com/photos/32223245@N00/

It was called French school when I bought it from World of Strings but later described as German when they appraised it. No label or other markings that we could see inside. They guess 100-150 years old. It has been refinished. Slightly smaller than average 3/4 (I don't have the measurements handy - will add 'em later). Eb neck. I'm very happy with the sound and feel.

Anyway, I thought I'd see what the collective here can add to my knowledge of this particular instrument...