MIREMONT, Claude-Augustin Born 1827 Mirecourt, died 1887 Pontorson, France. Violin and bow maker. Son and pupil of Sébastien Miremont, below. Worked for C. L. Collin in Mirecourt, and Lafleur and Bernardel in Paris. Moved to the USA 1852. Established in New York. Returned to Paris 1861. Retired 1884 to Belleville and subsequently Pontorson. Awards at Paris, London, and New York Exhibitions. Stradivari, Guarneri, and Gagliano models of typically fine French workmanship and finish. Orange varnish of light consistency. Bows branded: MIREMONT. Printed label: Expositions universelles de 1853-55-62-67 / Quatre premiers prix. / C. A. Miremont, Breveté S.G.D.G. / A. M. Paris, an 1875 A. Miremont C
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