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.
A Breton workshop violin, circa 1920. £545.00 stock no. WP19
Sound clip.
The violin carries a hand written label:
F.Breton, breveté de S.M.G.
M. la Duchesse d'Angoulème
Mirecourt 18 Breton
Also branded Breton on the button.

An good quality well made Mirecourt violin in good condition with just varnish imperfections. Probably from the M.Laberte workshops who continued the Breton model after F.Breton. A two piece back measuring 14.1/16(35.7 cm.) rosewood and ebony fittings, Pro-Arte strings and supplied in a new case. A violin with a full rounded balanced tone with good volume. A good violin for the price!

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