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Claude Thomassin

Claude Thomassin

Claude August (1865-1942) and Victor (1859-1916) THOMASSIN. Victor, son of Nicolas Joseph, took his apprenticeship in Mirecourt with Charles Nicolas BAZIN. After a few years in Paris, he left for London, where he worked for various firms, producing English-style bows , branded T. Victor. Claude August also completed an apprenticeship with C. N. BAZIN (whose influence was paramount in Mirecourt during the late 19th century) and began working for the firm of Gand & Bernadel in Paris around 1885. Thomassin stayed with Bernadel until 1901, when the firm was taken over by CARESSA & FRANCAIS when he began to produce his own work while also supplying other makers.

 

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