Bow & Bridge Violin and bow makers, as the old books printed them

Gagliano, Ferdinand

Naples · about 1706 to 1781

Historical maker

Named in 1 book.

What the books printed

Dictionary of Violin makers, Arnold Sewell. 1928. Scan 52.
GAGLIANO (Ferdinand) — Naples circa 1706 - 1781. Niccolo's son. Although not possessing the same artistic qualities, his instruments are sought after. More coloured varnish, generally brown red. Flat model. His 'cellos may be considered his best instruments. No 81.
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Same name

Whether any of these is the same person, the books do not say. 31 more Gagliano pages under G.

Same town, same time

73 other Naples makers have a year in the 1700s. A few of them:

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