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Dictionary of Violin makers, 1928
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1GUEDON (Jacques-Antoine) — Paris towards 1770. Good make. Yellow varnish. In 1783 this maker worked in the rue Barillerie.
3GUERSAN (Louis) — Paris middle of xviiiith century. Pupil and successor of Pierray. Among the makers of his period, he holds a place in the forefront. Gracefulness itself, his work is irreproachable both in finish and shape. Fine gold yellow, or pale red varnish. Scarce, yet much sought after, his instruments realise high prices when well preserved and with the measurements. The latter remark applies mainly to 'cellos, most of them being too small. Nos 70-105-107-123.
5GUIBOURG (J.) — Toulouse towards 1820. Ordinary make. Brown varnish.
7GUILLAUME (François) — Paris end of xviiiith century. Devoid of interest. More known as a harp and guitar maker.
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11HARMAND — Mirecourt circa 1860. Heavy work. Branded.
13HEINLÉ (J.) — Paris circa 1770. Little known.
15HEL (Joseph) — Lille. Born at Mazirot (Vosges) in 1842. Died at Lille in 1902. When quite young he used to look after sheep in the neighbourhood of Mirecourt where he was sent on errands, which it is said he invariably forgot, watching the makers at work. With him, it became a vocation in the widest sense of the term. His childhood's dream having materialized, he became a first-class maker, one of the best of his time. His first apprenticeship was effected with Salzard at Mirecourt: thence he went to Paris to perfect himself with Sébastien Vuillaume. After working with N. Darche at Aix-la-Chapelle for some time, and acting upon the advice of J.-B. Vuillaume, who had great esteem for him, he established himself at Lille in 1865, and there his talent was rapidly recognised and appreciated. In 1880 he came in touch with David Laurie, a well-known collector of Glasgow, who was
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