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The Violin: Its Famous Makers and their Imitators, 1875
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1BERROIT, Brussels, 1750.
2BERTRAND, 18th century. A very good maker, in the style of Jacques Bocquay. The varnish is not equal to that of the maker named.
3BERNADEL, Paris, now living. The instruments of this maker are made with care, and the wood judiciously selected. They are similar to those of Gand.
4BORVIN, Claude, 17th century. Careful workmanship; the thicknesses not very correct.
5BOURDAT, Sebastian, Mirecourt, 1620. One of the earliest Violin makers in Mirecourt, who possibly, in conjunction with Tywersus, founded the manufacture in that now widely-known town.
6BOULLANGIER, London, now living. Has made several excellent copies, particularly Tenors.
7BRETON, Le, Paris. Very common-place instruments. Large pattern, usually stamped with name inside.
8CASTAGNERY, 18th century. He made several Violoncellos of good quality. Varnish of a light colour.
9CASTAGNERY, Jean Paul, Paris, 1635—1665. One of the best makers of the old French school.
10CASTAGNERY, Andrea, Paris.
11CHANOT, Georges, Paris, now living. Throughout life has been an indefatigable worker. He has made a very large number of copies of Stradivarius and Guarnerius, chiefly of the former, which are also the best. They are well-constructed instru-
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