appreciated in England at the beginning of the
eighteenth century. Tom Britton had in his collection of books and
instruments at Clerkenwell a "Claude Pierray," which is described in
the sale catalogue as "a very beautiful Violin, and as good as a
Cremona."

PIETE, N., Paris, about 1780.

PILLEMENT, F., Paris, 1790-1820. Work branded inside.

PIQUE, F. L., Paris, about 1788-1822.

Pique, rue de Grenelle St. Honore,
au coin de celle des 2 Ecus, a
Paris, 1790.

As a copyist of Stradivari, this maker approached, perhaps, nearest to
Nicolas Lupot. It has been supposed that some Violins bearing the name
of Pique were made by Lupot, and varnished by Pique. There are several
specimens of Pique's instruments upon which have been lavished care
and skill of a very high order. Each feature is brought out, while, at
the same time, exaggeration, that common error of the copyist, is
avoided. The scrolls are well executed, both in point of finish and
style; the sound-hole also is cut with precision. Many of his
instruments have whole backs, of well-chosen material; the bellies are
of a fine quality of wood. The instruments of Pique have long been
esteemed, and will grow in reputation.

PIROT, Claude, Paris, about 1800. Pressenda style and appearance.

PONS, Cesar, Grenoble, about 1775.

PONS, ----, Paris, chiefly known as a maker of Guitars.

RAMBAUX, Claude Victor, born 1809. Worked in early life at Mirecourt,
and afterwards in Paris. He was a clever repairer, and gifted with
excellent judgment in his treatment of the works of the old masters.
He was at one time in the workshop of Gand. He died in 1871.

RANCE, Thomas, Brussels, about 1683. Good workmanship, well purfled,
flat model.

RAUT, Jean, worked at Rennes about 1760.

REMY, ----, Paris, about 1760.

REMY, Jean Mathurin, Paris, 1770-1854.

REMY, Jules, Paris, 1813-76.

REMY, ----, London, 1840. Originally from Paris. Copied the old
masters with average ability, but unfortunately adopted the pernicious
practice of preparing the wood, making his instruments prematurely old
without the qualities of healthy age.

RENAUDIN, Leopold, Paris, about 1788.

RENAULT, Nicolas, an early maker, contemporary with Tywersus.

ROMBOUTS, Peeter, Amsterdam, about the middle of the 18th century.
High model, varnish of much brilliancy, but flaky.

ROZE, ----, Orleans, about 1760. Average workmanship, yellow varnish,
heavy scroll.

SACQUIN, ----, Paris, 1830-