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Dictionary of Violin makers, 1928
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1VIGNERON (André) — Paris. Born towards 1882, died in 1924. Son, pupil and successor of J.-A. Vigneron. A worker of great talent who was established at 70, rue de Rome. Died prematurely when middle-aged. His work very much recalls that of his father. Mark: André VIGNERON, à Paris.
3VILLAUME-GIRON — Troyes circa 1760. Good make but not outstanding.
5VINATTE (André) — Lyons circa 1570.
7VISSENAIRE — Lyons circa 1840. Made guitars chiefly.
9VISSENAIRE (Louis-Nicolas) — Lyons circa 1870. Violinist and maker. Supplier to the Conservatoire of that town. Good modern make. Large pattern.
11VISSENAIRE Frères — Lyons. Eldest brother of the one above with whom he collaborated.
13VOBOAM (Alexandre) — Paris end of xvii th century. Very fine guitars and theorbos.
15VOIRIN (François-Nicolas) — Paris 1833-1885. Born at Mirecourt. This incomparable bow maker was trained by J.-B. Vuillaume, with whom he worked for about fifteen years. His sticks are very fine and elegant, perhaps at the expense of their strength. They are much sought after and realize high prices especially when gold-mounted. The production of this master, looked upon as the modern « Tourte », has been fairly large, but a large number of bows bearing his mark are not by him, having been made by excellent workmen in the employ of his widow, who continued the business for several years after his death. Mark: F.-N. VOIRIN.
17VOIRIN (Joseph) — Paris and Château-Thierry. Born at Mirecourt towards 1830. Brother of above mentioned. Talented bowmaker, little known. Not equal to his brother but the rare and good sticks he has signed have genuine qualities. For many years he was in charge of the Maison Gautrot's workshops at Château-Thierry.
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