London · b. 1807, d. 1860
Historical maker
Named in 2 books.
What the books printed
A treatise on the structure and preservation of the violin and all other bow-instruments, London: W. Reeves, 1875. p. 51.
As printed on this page: "…n of his work, in 1869, says:—"All attempts at improvement have yielded nothing but deception." An anecdote, also, in reference to Tilton's Patent Improvement, may likewise here find a place. Charles Maucotel, who formerly carried on the business of a violin-maker in London, having heard of Tilton's Improvement, obtained one of the violins fitted with the new bar, which was examined by some connoisseurs, …"
Dictionary of Violin makers, Arnold Sewell. 1928. Scan 152.
MAUCOTEL (Charles) — Paris and London circa 1830. Pupil of Blaise Mast. His instruments are remarkable from all points of view. Rich varnish and fine quality of tone.
Dictionary of Violin makers, Arnold Sewell. 1928. Page 144, scan 212.
MAUCOTEL (Charles) — London. Born at Mirecourt in 1807, died in 1860. Father of Charles-Adolphe of Paris. He was appren-
- Entries from 2 books stand under this name, and the software judged them likely the same person. Tell us if that is wrong and we will split the record.
Same name
- Maucotel, A.
- Maucotel, Adolphe
- Maucotel, C. (born 1807)
- Maucotel, C. A.
- Maucotel, Charles-Adolphe
- Maucotel, Ernest
Whether any of these is the same person, the books do not say. 3 more Maucotel pages under M.
Same town, same time
175 other London makers have a year in the 1800s. A few of them:
- 1805 to 1855 Dennis, J.
- 1805 Dennis, Jesse
- 1805 to 1874 Hart, J.
- 1805 to 1837 Hill, Joseph III
- 1808 to 1835 Hill, Henry
- 1808 to 1875 Withers, Edward I