William Henley's Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers
states the following about the maker.
Vissenaire Frères. 1850 to 1890.
The two sons of Vissenaire Père. They worked at Lyon from 1850 until 1890. The elder brother studied under Bernardel in Paris, he died in 1878. The younger brother Louis Nicolas was also a violinist in the orchestra at the Grand Theatre, Lyons. He died in 1890. Both brothers were appointed makers to the Paris conservatoire in 1872 where there instruments became much sought after.

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A violin by François Pillement, circa 1820. £2,250.00 stock no. WP39
Divisions on Paul's Steeple, Anon.
Branded inside on the back:
PILLEMENT
A. PARIS
An early French violin by François Pillement, he was known as Pillement Père. His son Jean Pillement continued for a short time after François ceased making. François often branded his instruments as though made in Paris but in fact he worked for most of his life in Mirecourt. The instrument has a one piece back of flamed maple and is finished in a warm brown oil varnish, considering the age condition is extremely good, there are small imperfections, mainly to the varnish but no repairs.The back length is 14.1/8 inches (35.8 mm.) Set up with ebony fittings, new Dominant strings and supplied in a new case. With a warm sonorous and even tone, clear and with good clarity and volume. Something a little different!
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