Scan 303
The violin: its famous makers and their imitators, 1884
18 lines. Read by computer on 28 September 2026, twice; the two readings disagreed in places. Printed page 231. See the scan on archive.org.
1GAND, Eugène, Paris, brother of Adolphe Gand, now living, is a connoisseur of much experience and reputation. Upon the death of his brother Adolphe he entered into partnership with Bernadel Brothers, and still takes an active part in the firm, known as Gand and Bernadel.
3GAVINIÉS, François, Paris, about 1734. Father of Pierre Gaviniés, the Violinist. Old French School.
5Gaviniés, rue S. Thomas du Louvre, à Paris, 17—
6The wood is often of excellent quality, and the varnish also. Many of these old French makers, as with our good English ones, made instruments of two qualities, and Gaviniés was one of them.
8GERMAIN, Joseph Louis, born at Mirecourt, in 1822. In Paris he was employed by François Gand, and afterwards worked for Vuillaume, for whom he made several choice instruments. It is to be regretted that his exceptional abilities were not allowed to add lustre to his name, he having made for the trade. He died in 1870.
10GERMAIN, Emile, Paris. Son of the above; is established in Paris as a maker and restorer of Violins.
12GOSSELIN, ——, Paris, 1814—1840. one of two readings
13GOSELIN, ——, Paris, 1814—1840. one of two readings
14GRAND-GERARD, about 1800.
15GRANDSON, Fils, Mirecourt, about 1850.
16GROSSET, Paul François, Paris, about 1750.
17Pupil of Claude Pierray.
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