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Dictionary of Violin makers, 1928
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1noted that Max Millant was also with Léon Mougenot and Jacquet-Gand of Mirecourt. Since 1923, they have been established at 51, rue de Rome. They follow the Stradivarius model, also the Guarnerius, using an oil varnish.
3MIRAUCOURT (Joseph) — Verdun circa 1750. No 280.
5MIRAUCOURT (Claude) — Verdun 1745. Brother of one above. Good maker. Quintoles and viols.
7MIREMONT (Claude-Augustin) — Paris 1817-1887. Born in Mirecourt. Pupil of his father. Has worked for Bernardel in Paris and went to America, staying about ten years in New-York. In 1861 he returned to Paris, where he established himself in rue Sainte-Barbe, 11, and afterwards at rue du faubourg Poissonnière. His instruments are well made, but his varnish, of an orange shade, lacks body. He has often reproduced the Guarnerius and Gagliano models. Like his violins, his 'cellos are sought after for their tone qualities. He obtained three first class Medals at the following Exhibitions: New-York, 1853; Paris, 1855; London, 1863. No 86.
9MIREMONT (S.) — Mirecourt. Father of the one above. Ordinary make.
11MOINEL-CHERPITEL — Paris. Contemporary maker born in 1866. Pupil of E. Germain. Nephew and successor of N.-E. Cherpitel. This excellent maker has recently retired and enjoys the reputation of a genuine artist, which is vouched for by his works of very nice workmanship. He was established at 16, rue du Faubourg-Poissonnière.
13MOITESSIER (Louis) — Mirecourt and Paris circa 1820. Instruments by this maker are not scarce and among them, some are nicely manufactured. Often of a small model, slightly arched, brown or yellow varnish. Branded.
15MONTRON — Paris circa 1785. Current work, little known.
17MORDRET — Rouen. Born at Louviers in 1850. Distinguished Civil Engineer who has effected interesting works and published
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