William Henley's Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers
states the following about the maker.
BLONDELET, HUGUES, EMILE. Born 1875.
Joined the firm of Thibouville-Lamy at Mirecourt, 1890. Became co-director with Acoulon, 1908. Died 1928. Contributed much to the prosperity of the firm. Officer of Public Instruction, Chevalier of the Legion of Honour, 1923. Two grades of violin bear his name - Amati and Stradivarius models. Excellent workmanship: corners rather too prominent. Scroll sometimes with over done black rims. Red oil varnish, thick and tending to slight transparency. Tonal quality of considerable sonority and reasonable homogeneity.

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Violin by H. Emile Blondelet, dated 1921. £2,250.00 stock no. WP04
Haydn concerto in G maj.
The label is inscribed:  
H.Emile Blondelet
Luthier à Paris
No. 188 année 1921.
Stamped with the makers name below the button on the back.
An excellent quality violin by Hugues Emile Blondelet. This is one of his earlier instruments. In beautiful almost mint condition, a violin without damage or repairs, just the very smallest of varnish imperfections. The length of the two piece back is 14.1/8 inches (35.8cm.). The violin still has the original pegs, it is set up with Dominant strings and supplied in a new lightweight case. A powerful instrument, capable of great sonority and projection that also has a lyrical tone. Always sought after, especially by orchestral players. An excellent violin, highly recommended!
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