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Critical & Documentary Dictionary of Violin Makers Old and Modern, 1928
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1though not equal to that of his brother, deserves much praise. No 135.
3SILVESTRE – CHRÉTIEN (Hippolyte) — Lyons and Paris 1845-1913. Nephew and successor of Pierre and Hippolyte Silvestre in 1865. He settled in Paris in 1884, and gained the reputation of being both an excellent maker and a keen connoisseur. At his death, his partner Ernest Maucotel took sole charge of the house now situated in the rue de Rome. Label: Hippolyte Chrétien-Silvestre Neveu: or Silvestre et Maucotel, Paris.
5SIMON — Lyons towards 1570. Viols and lutes.
7SIMON — Paris 1808-1882. Born at Mirecourt. Bow maker of note who worked for a few years with J.-B. Vuillaume and in 1847 became the successor of D. Peccatte. Was in partnership with Henry for a short time. His bows are very much liked. Mark: SIMON, Paris.
9SIMON (Claude) — Paris circa 1780. Current make.
11SIMON (René) — Auch. Born at Castera-Verduzan in 1844. After his apprenticeship with Salzard at Mirecourt towards 1860, he worked for the principal firms of that town, then for Guérin at Marseilles, establishing himself at Auch in 1873. Has made excellent instruments of a fine model, coated with a good quality varnish.
13SIMONIN (Charles) — Mirecourt, Geneva, Paris and Toulouse circa 1815-1875. Instruments not devoid of value. This maker has worked in many places, but he chiefly perfected himself working for J.-B. Vuillaume. His workmanship is good and he adopted the Guarnerius model. Brick red or yellow varnish. Flat model. Label: SIMONIN CHARLES, élève du Sieur Vuillaume, Paris. Branded: S. C. initials surmounted by a crown. Sometimes with double purfling and arabesques.
15SIMOUTRE (Nicolas) — Mirecourt and Metz 1788-1870. Born at Mirecourt. Pupil of Lupot. This maker has left good class instruments. His pattern is a little large and he worked after the
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