The Hichwa-Rachor database contains one original bassoon of Giles Lot (born La Couture 1721). He flourished in Paris from 1752 to p1775. [One should pronounce the final “t” in Lot.]
Giles Lot Literature [Revised 9 February 2025]
Giannini, Tula. Great Flute Makers of France: The Lot & Godfroy Families 1650-1900, 14, 41, 43. London: Tony Bingham, 1993.
Jansen, Will. The Bassoon: Its History, Construction, Makers, Players and Music, Vol. 1, p. 433. Buren: Frits Knuf, 1978.
Pierre, Constant. Les Facteurs d’Instruments de Musique: Les Luthiers et la Facture Instrumentale, 40, 98, 103. Paris: Ed. Sagot, 1893.
Waterhouse, William The New Langwill Index. London: Tony Bingham, 1993.
Young, Phillip. 4900 Historical Woodwind Instruments. London: Tony Bingham, 1993.
Lot, Giles, 5 key bassoon; LotG1-O-NMM5627
LotG1-O-NMM5627 General Information