BORLON, or PORLON, Pierre, Antwerp, about 1647, of whom M. de Burbure says: "Pierre Borlon, or Porlon, made in the year 1647 a Double-Bass for the orchestra of the Cathedral (Antwerp). The instrument is in existence, and inside is the name 'Peeter Porlon tot, Antwerpen f. 1647.'" The same author mentions another early Double-Bass made in 1636 by Maitre Daniel for a chapel in Antwerp, and remarks, in passing, that in other countries the Double-Bass was not used until about half a century later. The question of priority in this matter is important and interesting; but in order to arrive at a satisfactory conclusion, it is necessary to be certain that these Belgian Basses are not, together with the Brescian and others, converted Viols. BORLON, Joannes, Antwerp, also a maker of Viols. BORLON, Francois, Antwerp, Viol-maker. BOULLANGIER, C., 1823-1888. Worked in Paris, and for the late Mr. Withers. Was in business for many years in Frith Street, Soho, and has made many excellent instruments. BOUMEESTER, Amsterdam, about 1650. BOURDET, Sebastien, Mirecourt, one of the earliest Violin-makers in Mirecourt. BOURDET, Jacques, Paris, 1751. BOUSSU, Eterbeck, le Bruxelles, about 1750. BRETON, 1777. This name is met with branded on the backs, "Breton a Paris." A little heavy in character, but fairly made; dark brown colour. BRETON, Le, Mirecourt, 1812-30. Commonplace instruments. Large pattern, usually stamped with name inside. BRUGERE, the name of several contemporary French makers, dating from Mirecourt and elsewhere. Some show good workmanship and varnish. CALOT, ----, about 1830. He was in the workshop of Clement prior to date given. _See_ AUGIERE. CASTAGNERY, Andrea. _See_ Italian list. CASTAGNERY, Jean Paul. M. Fetis mentions this maker as having worked in Paris, 1638-62. CHAMPION, Rene, Paris, about 1735. His instruments are well made, and the varnish is of good quality. CHANOT, Francois, born at Mirecourt in 1788. An engineer by profession. Becoming interested in the construction of Violins, he designed one having sides like those of the guitar. M. Chouquet describes a Violin of this maker, made for Viotti, and remarks that the experiment of Francois Chanot opened the way to those of Savart. The date of Chanot's patent is 1818. The paper of Savart on the construction of bow instruments was read at the French Academy in the following year. CHANOT, Georges, Paris. Brother of the above-named; born at Mirecourt, 1801. Throughout life was a most indefatigable worker. He has made a very large number of copies of Stradivari and Guarneri, chiefly of the former, which are also the best. They are well constructed instruments, and the wood is of an excellent description. He was long known as a dealer in Cremonese instruments, and many notable rarities passed into his possession. The instruments of this maker will, at no distant date, be valued higher than they are at the present time. He died in 1883.