3/4 Paul Hilaire cello, Mirecourt, 1963, #165 yoshizaki0426 working closely with Simone Sacconi

working closely with Simone Sacconi to learn the German art of restoration

while at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri learning to be a clerk typist

which does not seem to be detrimental to the performance

In 1990 I decided to devote myself full time to my shop which I had already opened in 1980 in Corso Garibaldi

3/4 Paul Hilaire cello, Mirecourt, 1963, #165 yoshizaki0426 working closely with Simone SacconiPaul Hilaire (1906 1967) worked as Georges Apparuts first assistant in his workshop in Mirecourt. After Apparut's death, he took over the workshop together with Apparuts widow. At that time, the firm took the name of "Establissements APPARUT & HILAIRE" and was producing mostly cellos, but also violins and violas. Hilaire initially worked alone, but was eventually able to employ apprentice Jean EULRY, from the Amde DIEUDONN workshop. His instruments