Here are some of the many violins sold by us during the last few years


Violin labelled Caussin, circa 1880.

An unusual violin, possibly by François Hippolyte Caussin, and labelled as such.
Célèbre Vosgien violin, circa 1900.

A violin from the J.Thibouville-Lamy workshops, the Célèbre Vosgien violins were originally one of the student models, but over the years they have mellowed and become good violins.
Violin labelled Cellier, dated 1921.

Although very little is known about A.Cellier this is an excellent violin, well made from good materials and in very good condition.
A fine quality violin by Chipot Vuillaume, dated 1902.

William Henley's Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers states the following about the maker.

Vuillaume Chipot. Born Mirecourt 1847. Married the daughter of a Parisian cobbler named by a strange coincidence Jean Babtiste Vuillaume. He immediately availed himself of attaching the name to his own, thus deceiving the public into thinking he was related to the great J.B.Vuillaume. He even went so far as to state on his labels that he was the son in law of J.B.Vuillaume. He made instruments for Collin-Mezin. Subsequently established own business, he enjoyed immense popularity for several years. Died prematurely due to dissolute habits. Workshops finally sold to Charles Drouin.

Chanot-labelled
The Chanot family was one of the most respected and extensive violin making families with several generations of luthiers working both in France and in England. George Adolphus Chanot was the eldest son of Georges Chanot who worked with Maucotel in London. After training in Paris with his uncle, Joseph Chardon, George A Chanot opened his own shop in Manchester.
Violin from the Chardon workshops, dated 1900.

Chardon & Son were well respected Parisien makers, their instruments are well made and have a full open tone.
Fine quality violin by P.J. B. Chipot, dated 1936.

William Henley's Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers states the following about the maker.

PAUL JEAN CHIPOT. Born Mirecourt 1887. Son of Chipot-Vuillaume. Worked at Vendome from 1923. Excellent replicas of old Italian and Tyrolese instruments. Finished in a lusterous oil varnish, used three different labels according to the model and year made.

Violin labelled Chipot Vuillaume, dated 1930.

Probably a workshop fiddle but a lightly built well made instrument, Chipot Vuillaume was a maker in his own right, he made much of his name, although he was not related in any way to the famous J.B.Vuillaume.
Violin labelled Christofaro, circa 1925.

This is a violin with a lively responsive tone, the sound is clean and well balanced and with good bass character.
J.T.L. Ciceron model violin, circa 1920.

A good intermediate quality violin from the Jerome Thibouville-Lamy workshops. J.T.L. violins are always a good buy.
French violin by A.Claudot, circa 1840.

William Henley's Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers states the following about the maker.

Augustin Claudot born Mirecourt 1776. Brother of Charles Claudot. Worked in Paris for some time. Workmanship excellent up to a degree. Large Lupot model. Yellow, chestnut brown or orange colour varnish of a clear texture. Good quality timber. instruments favoured by orchestrall players. Died 1843.

Good violin labelled H.Clotelle, circa 1920.

H.Clotelle worked for the Laberte-Humbert workshops at Mirecourt from 1891. They are good violins in their class.
Violin by Jean-Baptiste Colin, dated 1901.

A fine J.B.Colin violin, this example dated 1901, made entirely by the maker.
Collin-Mezin violin, dated 1914.

This is an excellent example of the Collin-Mezin violins, labelled as if made by Collin-Mezin junior although many instruments of this period were made by assistants.
Excellent violin by Ch.J.B.Collin-Mézin senior, dated 1893.

A fine quality violin by Collin-Mézin senior.
A Compagnon violin, circa 1925.

The Compagnon models were produced by the Jerome Thibouville-Lamy workshops from around 1920.