In addition, many skilled master makers worked for Laberte, including Camille Poirson, Charles Brugere, and Georges Apparut.
As a sign of legacy instruments bearing the Laberte Humbert label, with or without the round stamp that reads LH, are always of the highest standard.
Those bearing the Marc Laberte label, with or without the reference to one of the instruments of his collection, are always made with careful attention to the choice of wood and craftsmanship.
The list includes Joseph Aubry, Charles Brugère, and Camille Poirson, among many others, who worked with this special team of violin makers.
Georges Apparut, who joined Laberte Humbert Frères toward the end of 1902 and who remained with the firm for 21 years, was in charge of this “artistic” production.
One can find this mark stamped with its characteristic triangular shape on the inside back of many good Mirecourt violins of the 19th century.
This same catalogue includes two pages dedicated to the collection of antique Italian instruments belonging to Marc Laberte and the “copies” available for purchase that were made after the originals.