Advice: John Frazier, Bristol Double Bass?

[johnfowles]

I was considering a French, Mirecourt c1890, flat back with corners. I'll try and get hold of a pile of pictures and see what you think. The body size was just right. And playing the flatback seemed somewhat more comfortable than a carved back (the balance was just better on my knee).

Any comment on basses from that era and location?