Angers School
Charles (II) Plumerel
Angers, worked 1822–1864
Thought to be the grandson of Jean Plumerel, below. Established at 4 rue Baudrière. One instrument cited by Vannes is signed and dated 1864 from Dunquerque. Described by Poidras as ordinary work. Vannes is more enthusiastic about professional work with antiqued finish. Henley follows Vannes, and com\u{2026} — John Dilworth
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PLUMEREL, Charles (II) Worked circa. 1822-1864 Angers France. Thought to be the grandson of Jean Plumerel, below. Established at 4 rue Baudrière. One instrument cited by Vannes is signed and dated 1864 from Dunquerque. Described by Poidras as ordinary work. Vannes is more enthusiastic about professional work with antiqued finish. Henley follows Vannes, and compares the work to that of Vuillaume. Par Charles Plumerel, Luthier / rue Baudrière No. 4 Angers, 1836 / Magazin de toutes sortes d’instruments de musique.
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Working in Angers at the same time
Charles (I) Plumerel worked 1828–1865