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Dictionary of Violin makers, 1928

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3GAFFINO (Joseph) — Paris circa 1750. « A la Musette de Colin ». Pupil of Castagneri, as per. his label. This maker has produced charming instruments, slightly arched, of the old Paris type, in which his Italian origin is felt. Small pattern, yellow or pink varnish. No 112.
5GAILLARD-LAJOU — Mirecourt circa 1845. Good factory make.
7GAILLARD (Charles) — Paris circa 1850. This maker has a reputation fully justified by his conscientious work. His model is established after that of Stradivarius. Fine red varnish. Nos 23-24.
9GAIRAUD (Louis) — Nantes towards 1750. Good medium work of that period. He was also a harpsichord maker.
11GALLAND (Jean) — Paris circa 1750. Good make, little known.
13GAND (Charles-Michel) — Born at Mirecourt, this maker practised at Versailles from 1780 to 1820. His sign-board was « Aux Tendres Accords ». Good make.
15GAND (Antoine) — Born at Mirecourt in 1750, died in Amiens in 1834. In the birth certificate of his daughter born at Amiens on the 7th September 1787, Antoine Gand is described as violin maker. Little known, he may have been brother to the one following.
17GAND (Pierre-Charles) — Amiens. Born at Mirecourt in 1756, died at Amiens in 1832. In 1797, his daughter died, age six, a native of Versailles. He therefore must have lived at Versailles in 1791, where he worked before establishing himself at Amiens. His work is little known. He must have been mainly a repairer.
19GAND (Charles-François) Called GAND père — Paris 1787-1845. Pupil and successor of N. Lupot. There are different categories in the very first class work of this master. The instruments of his first manner are decidedly superior from all points of view. Later, the workmanship and especially the varnish, are inferior.

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