Vincenzo Panormo, born Trusiano on 30 November 1734 in Monreale, Italy, and buried on 19 March 1813 in London, was a notable British luthier and woodwind instrument maker of Italian origin. He had three sons—Joseph Panormo (1768–1837), George (1776–1852), and Louis Panormo (1784–1862)—who also became accomplished luthiers in their own right. While Vincenzo is primarily recognized for his violoncellos and other bowed string instruments, he began his career crafting woodwinds, including recorders, oboes, and clarinets.

Vincenzo's life spanned a tumultuous historical period, marked by political and economic upheaval, prompting him to migrate frequently. His work took him across Italy (1754–70), France (1770–72 and circa 1779–90), Ireland (circa 1797–80), and England (1772–79, 1790–97, and 1801–13). Today, he and his sons are celebrated as significant early-19th-century luthiers in the UK, known for advancing the "Cremonese" tradition and influencing generations of violin makers in London. In October 2016, Tarisio Auctions hosted a major exhibition in London showcasing instruments made by the Palermo family, alongside a comprehensive biography of Vincenzo included in the catalog.

Vincenzo was the second son of instrument maker Gaspare Trusiano (Panormo) (ca. 1715–????) and likely learned the craft under his father's guidance. By the age of eighteen, he had already begun producing instruments, as demonstrated by a double bass labeled "[i]Vincen[?]*[i]s Trusiano | fecit Panormi | 1752[/i]." The family adopted the "Panormus" pseudonym, derived from the Latin name for Palermo, after relocating to Naples in 1759, later anglicizing it to "Panormo," which became their legal surname.

After stepping away from the family business focused on woodwinds, Vincenzo pursued his passion for luthiery. He emigrated to France around 1770, settling in Paris, but his initial two-year stay was challenging due to a lack of opportunities as an "unlicensed" craftsman barred from joining the Guild of St. Luke.

In 1772, Vincenzo moved to England with his two sons, the elder Francesco Panormo (c. 1763–1843) and four-year-old Joseph. He quickly established himself in London’s vibrant musical landscape, achieving notable success. By 1776, his shop, Panormo’s Music Shop, located on Little Newport Street, gained acclaim as one of the leading violin businesses in London. However, tensions between Catholics and Protestants in London, exacerbated by opposition to the Catholic Relief Act of 1778, forced the family to flee in October 1779. They returned to Paris, where recent economic reforms revitalized the guild system, allowing for greater participation in the craft.

By 1791, the Panormo family returned to London for a fourth time, escaping the turmoil of the French Revolution. It is believed that Vincenzo briefly traveled to Ireland around 1797, spending two to three years in Dublin, possibly collaborating with the renowned luthier Thomas Perry (1738/39–1818). He returned to London shortly after the 1801 Act of Union between Britain and Ireland and spent his later years in Soho.

Labels/branding Some violins made by Vincenzo Panormo feature the name 'PANORMO' stamped on the back, beneath the button, and sometimes internally on the woodblock.

- Plain rectangular, handwritten: "vincenzo Panormo italiano fecit in londini Anno 1774"

- Printed/stamped, partially legible: "Panormo Fecit Londrini {＊} 18__"

- Handwritten, undecorated: "Vincenzo Panormo London 1791" "Vincenzo Panormo Londru 179_"

Fake label — A printed facsimile manuscript, decorative frame, and large heraldic symbol on the left, featuring a "griffin segreant" with a serpent tail, text "Armi di Palermo" in the upper rim, surrounded by a dotted frame with a Maltese cross atop. The origin of this label is unknown, but it appears on numerous instruments; noted UK expert Benjamin Hebbert (b. March 1977) has occasionally identified this faux label within genuine Panormo violins: “Vincenzo Trusiano Panormo fecit Anno 17__”