The Fiddle Fancier’s Guide: A Manual of Information Regarding Violins …

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This document prints 44 names. A name found this way is the weakest thing this site records: the book names the person, and nothing more is said. It is not a line in a record — the lines that actually rest on this source are listed above, each with its own confidence. 36 of the names below reach a record on this site; lines from this source have been written for 2. The rest are names and nothing else — which is an honest description of the evidence, and an invitation: if you know one of these makers, we want to hear from you.

1. Ernst, Frank Anthony scan page 67, line 3 draft record
2. Forster, William scan page 73, line 5 mention only — no record here yet

   Forster, William, Brampton. Born about 1738. He was a spinningwheel maker, violin maker, and violinist, celebrated throughout the country side in Cumberland for his performance of Scotch reels. He also composed … — trade term as printed: "violin maker" — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

3. Bergonzi, Nicolaus scan page 57, line 1 draft record
4. Forster, John scan page 73, line 1 mention only — no record here yet

   Forster, John, Brampton. Born 1688. Of interest chiefly because it is supposed that he was the father of William Forster, who follows. It is understood that John Forster made one violin. — governing section heading: "Classical and Post-classical Violin Makers." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

5. Amati, Hieronymus scan page 53, line 3 mention only — no record here yet

   Amati, Hieronymus, Cremona. Born 26th February, 1649, died 21st February, 1740. This was the only member of Nicholas Amati's family who followed … — governing section heading: "Classical and Post-classical Violin Makers." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

6. Bagatella, Antonio scan page 54, line 3 mention only — no record here yet

   Bagatella, Antonio, Padua, 1786. Chiefly known as the author of a work on violins which is of great interest even yet. He was a fine repairer of old violins, and was employed by Tartini. — governing section heading: "Classical and Post-classical Violin Makers." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

7. Bergonzi, Zosimo scan page 57, line 3 draft record
8. Boquay, J. scan page 59, line 3 draft record
9. Briggs, James W. scan page 60, line 3 draft record
10. Carcassi scan page 61, line 3 draft record
11. Chanot, GEORGE scan page 63, line 3 draft record
12. Comins, John scan page 64, line 3 claim written

    Comins, John, London, about 1800. A very good worker who, it is said, was a pupil of Forster. Made instruments pretty deep in the ribs. Light yellow-brown varnish. Fine wood. — governing section heading: "Classical and Post-classical Violin Makers." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

13. Forster, William scan page 73, line 3 mention only — no record here yet

    Forster, William, Brampton. Born 1713—4. Died 1801. He is chiefly of interest because he was the father of the next Forster. — governing section heading: "Classical and Post-classical Violin Makers." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

14. Aireton, E. scan page 48, line 5 draft record
15. Ambrosi, P. scan page 53, line 5 draft record
16. Baestrieri, T. scan page 54, line 5 draft record
17. Bassot, Joseph scan page 57, line 5 draft record
18. Bachmann, C. L. scan page 59, line 5 draft record
19. Collingwood, Joseph scan page 60, line 5 mention only — no record here yet

    Collingwood, Joseph, London, 1760. A fine old English maker of considerable originality. Fine wood, and pleasing, light yellow varnish. His sound holes are well designed, but very wide Amati-Stainer model, with remarkably good quality of tone. — governing section heading: "Classical and Post-classical Violin Makers." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

20. Comble, AMBROISE DE scan page 63, line 5 draft record
21. Contreras, Joseph scan page 64, line 5 draft record
22. Dodd, Thomas scan page 65, line 5 draft record
23. Eberle, J. U. scan page 66, line 5 draft record
24. Anselmo, P. scan page 53, line 7 draft record
25. Bernardel, Sebastien Phillipe scan page 57, line 7 draft record
26. Camillus, Camilli scan page 60, line 7 draft record
27. Castagneri, Andrea scan page 61, line 7 draft record
28. Cross, Nathaniel scan page 64, line 7 mention only — no record here yet

    Cross, Nathaniel, London, 1700—1750. I cannot say that I greatly admire this maker's work. Somewhat large and deepsided, his violins have … — governing section heading: "Classical and Post-classical Violin Makers." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

29. Fendt, Bernhard scan page 67, line 7 draft record
30. Cappa, Joffridus scan page 60, line 9 draft record
31. Derazey, H. scan page 64, line 9 draft record
32. Banks, Benjamin scan page 54, line 11 mention only — no record here yet

    Banks, Benjamin, Salisbury, 1727—1795. One of our finest English makers. Quite equal in style, finish, and tone to many of the fine Italian … — governing section heading: "Classical and Post-classical Violin Makers." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

33. Castello, Paolo scan page 61, line 11 draft record
34. Albani, P. scan page 48, line 13 draft record
35. Audinot, Nicolas scan page 53, line 13 draft record
36. Belosio, Anselmo scan page 54, line 13 draft record
37. Ceruti, Giovambatista scan page 61, line 13 draft record
38. Castagneri, Gian Paolo scan page 61, line 5 claim written

    Castagneri, Gian Paolo. An Italian maker who settled in Paris, and whose violins appear to be remarkably rare and of mediocre quality to boot. — governing section heading: "Classical and Post-classical Violin Makers." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

39. Baestrieri, P. scan page 54, line 7 draft record
40. Barnia, Fidele scan page 54, line 9 draft record
41. Duke, Richard scan page 65, line 3 draft record
42. Albani, M. scan page 48, line 7 draft record
43. Albani, M. scan page 48, line 9 draft record
44. Albani, M. scan page 48, line 11 draft record