French Violin MakersAll | # A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Harmand. – Mirecourt, where he took the oath as master of the guild of luthiers, on February 19, 1771.Heinle (J.). – Paris, 1761.Helmer (Jehan). – Lyon, 1568-1572. Maker of lutes and gitterns.Henocq. – Paris. Faubourg Saint-Antoine, in 1785. His first name and works are unknown.Henry (H.). – Paris, 1292. "Fiddle maker", Henry of the viols, The oldest luthier known to this day.Huel (Henri). – Paris, second half of the 18th century :Huet. – Paris, 1783. Known from a viola which appears on Bruni's inventory. Add Your Heading Text Here