William Henley's Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers
states the following about the maker.
Villaume Gustave Eugène. Born Mirecourt 1899.
Pupil of Mougenot and Jacquent Gand. Wood, workmanship and general appearance eminently qualify this maker as highly successful in Guarnerian modeling. Oil varnish of clear yellow to dark reddish-brown.

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A very fine violin by Charles Audinot, dated 1930. £6,950.00 stock no. WP05
Cadenza from Mozart concerto in D.
The hand written label is inscribed:
Charles Audinot
Luthier Paris 1930

also branded Charles Audinot Paris below the tailpin on the lower rib
This instrument is with a certificate from
Jean Jacques Rampal
Expert Près La Cour d'Appel de Paris.

This is a beautiful instrument made by Charles Audinot son of Victor Audinot with whom he studied before setting up his own Paris workshops, his instruments are really delightful and a real pleasure to play. Note the superb quality of the scroll, button and sound holes, made by a very skilled hand! The back length is 14.1/16 inches (35.7cm.), The condition is excellent, just very minor marks to the varnish. The violin is set up with Obligato strings has the original rosewood pegs and is supplied in a new case. The violin has a lovely lyrical tone with depth and a real touch of class, a really fine instrument, one of the best we have offered. For players and collectors, a superb investment!
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Front
Back scroll Scroll Front scroll
 
F hole Button
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