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The violin, its famous makers and their imitators, 1887
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1made in the year 1647 a Double-Bass for the orchestra of the Cathedral (Antwerp). The instrument is in existence, and inside is the name 'Peeter Porlon tot, Antwerpen f. 1647.'" The same author mentions another early Double-Bass made in 1636 by Maître Daniel for a chapel in Antwerp, and remarks in passing, that in other countries the Double-Bass was not used until about half a century later. The question of priority in this matter is important and interesting; but in order to arrive at a satisfactory conclusion, it is necessary to be certain that these Belgian Basses are not, together with the Brescian and others, converted Viols.
3BORLON, Joannes, Antwerp, also a maker of Viols.
4BORLON, François, Antwerp, Viol-maker.
5BOULLANGIER, C. Worked in Paris, and for the late Mr. Withers. He has been in business for many years in Frith Street, Soho, and has made several excellent instruments.
7BOUMEESTER, Amsterdam, about 1650.
8BOURDET, Sébastien, Mirecourt, one of the earliest Violin makers in Mirecourt.
9BOURDET, Jacques, Paris, 1751.
10BOUSSU, Eterbeck, le Bruxelles, about 1750.
11BRETON, 1777. This name is met with branded on the backs "Breton à Paris." A little heavy in character, but fairly made; dark brown colour.
12BRETON, Le, Mirecourt, 1812—1830. Commonplace instruments. Large pattern, usually stamped with name inside.
13CALOT, ——, about 1830. He was in the workshop of Clément prior to date given. See AUGIÉRE.
14CASTAGNERY, Andrea. See Italian list.
15CASTAGNERY, Jean Paul. M. Fétis mentions this maker as having worked in Paris, 1638—1662.
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