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A dictionary of violin makers
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1Chrétien, Hippolyte, b. April 1, 1845, Sommerviller. In 1865 he succeeded to the business of his uncle, Hippolyte Silvestre, in Lyons; 1884, moved to Paris. Under the name of "Silvestre neveu" he has maintained the excellent reputation acquired by his uncle. His new instruments have a beautiful tone and are well made, the varnish is transparent; he is also extremely skilful in repairing old instruments. Awards silver medal Lyons, 1872; large medal of "progress," Vienna, 1873; silver medal, Paris, 1878; gold medal, 1889. Label: "Hippolyte Chrétien, Silvestre neveu."
3Christa, Joseph Paul. Maker in Munich about 1730-40. Label: "Joseph Paulus Christa, Lauten und Geigenmacher in München, 1740."
5Christofori. See Cristofori.
7Christophe, Jean. Worked at Avignon, 1655. An alto of that date, made on a large pattern, is in the Paris Conservatoire Collection.
9Ciciliano. See "Siciliano."
11Circapa, Tommaso. A maker in Naples about 1730-35. A mandoline, fairly well made, is known.
13Clark. A maker in London, living at [address hidden], Clerkenwell. Was a pupil of Matthew Furber.
15Claudot, Augustin. Worked in Paris beginning of 19th century. His instruments are on a large pattern, with yellow varnish, the wood of good quality, and the work carefully finished. Instead of using a label, he generally branded his instruments with his name, "Augustin Claudot."
17Claudot, Charles, b. 1794, Mirecourt; d. 1876. He made a number of instruments, of which few remain. The work is inferior, the varnish a yellow-brown colour; his name is to be found stamped inside on the back. His son made some good instruments.
19Clément, J. L. A maker in Paris [address hidden]. His violins are now much valued by amateurs, although it is said that he did little work himself, but employed clever workmen, such as Georges Chanot. Augière, Calot, and Thomassin. His work is beautifully finished and artistic, he used red-brown varnish with good effect. He exhibited in 1823 and 1827 and received a bronze medal.
21Cocks (Cocko or Cocco), Christopher. Was working in Venice in 1654. There is an arch-lute in the Paris Conservatoire Collection with the label, "Christopher Cocks, all' inseagna dell' aquila d'oro, Venetia, 1654."
23Coelho, Joze Terreira. Worked in Lisbon, 18th century. In a guitar is the inscription: "Joze Terreira Coelho, a fez em Lisboa, as Poco los Negros, a Cruz da Esperança."
25Coffe-Goguette A maker in Mirecourt, who exhibited in 1834 and 1839 and was awarded a bronze medal. Guitars of his in the Paris Conservatoire Collection are tastefully ornamented and have a beautiful tone.
27Coincu. See "Commé."
29Cole, James. A maker in Manchester. He learnt his trade there, first with Tarr and then under George Crask. Until 1858 he used a label, but after that stamped "J. Cole" inside his instruments.
31Cole, Thomas. Working in London about [address hidden]: "Thomas Cole, near Fetter Lane in Holborn, 1672," and "Made, 1690, by Thomas Cole of London, on Holborn Hill, who selleth all sorts of musical instruments"; this last was in a very large tenor, which had a fine deep tone.
33Collichon, Michel. Worked in Paris about 1683-93, the former date being on the label of a viol with six strings, with transparent yellow varnish, and the latter date in a bass-viol exhibited in Paris, 1889.
35Collier, Samuel. A musical instrument maker in London, at "Corelli's Head" on London Bridge, about 1750-55.
37Collier, Thomas. Worked in London, 1775.
39Collin, Claude Nicolas. A maker in Mirecourt who died 1864. He learnt his trade under N. F. Vuillaume of Brussels. Amongst his pupils was his son (see "Collin-Mézin") and C. A. Miremont.
41Collin-Mézin, Charles Jean Baptiste, son of C. N. Collin, b. Nov. 12, 1841, Mirecourt. First worked under his father there, but in 1868 settled in Paris, in the rue Faubourg Poissonnière. Though a very clever restorer of old instruments he devotes himself more to making new ones, taking those of Stradivari, Amati, and Guarneri as models; his wood is of excellent quality and his work beautifully finished. Awards: gold and silver medals, Paris, 1878 (for the beautiful varnish and remarkable tone of his violins); gold medal, Paris, 1879; silver medal, 1889. Named "Officier de l'Académie" in 1884. Labels: from 1868 to 1876—"Longueur: 9 cent. hauteur: 2 cent. Ch. J. B. Collin-Mézin fils,
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