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Grancino, Gian-Battista II

Milan · about 1690 to 1700

Historical maker

Named in 1 book.

What the books printed

Dictionary of Violin makers, Arnold Sewell. 1928. Scan 56.

GRANCINO (Gian-Battista II) — Milan circa 1690-1700. Eldest son of Giovanni. He worked with his brother Francesco, but his work lacks finish and the varnish is dull. His 'cellos are fairly good. No 235.

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Same name

Grancino
No town printed · 1710 to 1760
Grancino
Milan · about 1694 to 1720
Grancino, Andrea
Milan · about 1645
Grancino, F.
Milan · 1710 to 1750
Grancino, Franc
No town printed · 1690
Grancino, Francesco
Milan · d. 1746

Whether any of these is the same person, the books do not say. 16 more Grancino pages under G.

Same town, same time

28 other Milan makers have a year in the 1600s. A few of them:

All Milan makers

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