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Emiliani

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  1. A dictionary of violin makers (1896)

    Emiliani, Francesco de. A maker in Rome about 1715-20. He made some beautiful instruments, rather arched, the wood of excellent quality, the varnish a golden-yellow colour. Label: “Franciscus de Emilianis, fecit Roma, anno Dñi, 1729.”

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    1. Eglington. A maker in London in 1802, according to a label "Eglington fecit, Drury Lane, London, 1802," which was in a violin of very good tone, but poor workmanship.
    2. Elément, Jean Laurent. Working in Paris in 1783.
    3. Elsler (Esler), Johann Joseph. A maker in Mayence about 1715-30. One bass-viol with seven strings, the head of a woman instead of scroll, and with varnish of a yellow-brown colour, was dated 1728. Label: "Joann Joseph Esler, Lauten und Geigenmacher, Meyntz, 1717."
    4. Emiliani, Francesco de. A maker in Rome about 1715-20. He made some beautiful instruments, rather arched, the wood of excellent quality, the varnish a golden-yellow colour. Label: "Franciscus de Emilianis, fecit Roma, anno Dñi, 1729."
    5. Engleder, Andreas. Was maker to the Court at Munich. In 1854 he exhibited there a quintet of instruments made on a new pattern of his own; they were of beautiful workmanship, and of full excellent tone; he was awarded medals. He is well known for his great experience and good work.
    6. Engleder, Ludwig. A maker in Bamberg. Exhibited at Munich, 1854, a violoncello with bow, and two violins, well made, on the German pattern, of excellent tone.
    7. Erikson, Knudt. A maker in Norway. Inside a sort of viola d'amore of the Hardanger peasants in Norway, was the label: "Fabrokert of Knudt Erikson, Helland, 1872."

  2. A dictionary of violin makers (n.d.)

    Emiliani, Francesco de. A maker in Rome about 1715-29. He made some beautiful instruments, rather arched, the wood of excellent quality, the varnish a golden-yellow colour. Label: “Franciscus de Emilianis, fecit Roma, anno Dni, 1729.”

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    Emiliani, Francesco de. A maker in Rome about 1715-29. He made some beautiful instruments, rather arched, the wood of excellent quality, the varnish a golden-yellow colour. Label: “Franciscus de Emilianis, fecit Roma, anno Dñi, 1729.”

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    1. Eglington. A maker in London in 1802, according to a label "Eglington fecit, Drury Lane, London, 1802," which was in a violin of very good tone, but poor workmanship.
    2. Elément, Jean Laurent. Working in Paris in 1783. See "Clément."
    3. Elsler (Esler), Johann Joseph. A maker in Mayence about 1715-30. One bass-viol with seven strings, the head of a woman instead of scroll, and with varnish of a yellow-brown colour, was dated 1728. Label: "Joann Joseph Esler, Lauten und Geigenmacher, Meyntz, 1717."
    4. Emiliani, Francesco de. A maker in Rome about 1715-29. He made some beautiful instruments, rather arched, the wood of excellent quality, the varnish a golden-yellow colour. Label: "Franciscus de Emilianis, fecit Roma, anno Dni, 1729."
    5. Engleder, Andreas. Was maker to the Court at Munich. In 1854 he exhibited there a quintet of instruments made on a new pattern of his own; they were of beautiful workmanship, and of full excellent tone; he was awarded medals. He was well known for his great experience and good work.
    6. Engleder, Ludwig. A maker in Bamberg. Exhibited at Munich, 1854, a violoncello with bow, and two violins, well made, on the German pattern, of excellent tone. He died 1873.
    7. Erikson, Knudt. A maker in Norway. Inside a sort of viola d'amore of the Hardanger peasants in Norway was the label: "Fabrokert of Knudt Erikson, Helland, 1872."

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    1. Eglington. A maker in London in 1802, according to a label "Eglington fecit, Drury Lane, London, 1802," which was in a violin of very good tone, but poor workmanship.
    2. Elément, Jean Laurent. Working in Paris in 1783. See "Clément."
    3. Elsler (Esler), Johann Joseph. A maker in Mayence about 1715-30. One bass-viol with seven strings, the head of a woman instead of scroll, and with varnish of a yellow-brown colour, was dated 1728. Label: "Joann Joseph Esler, Lauten und Geigenmacher, Meyntz, 1717."
    4. Emiliani, Francesco de. A maker in Rome about 1715-29. He made some beautiful instruments, rather arched, the wood of excellent quality, the varnish a golden-yellow colour. Label: "Franciscus de Emilianis, fecit Roma, anno Dñi, 1729."
    5. Engleder, Andreas. Was maker to the Court at Munich. In 1854 he exhibited there a quintet of instruments made on a new pattern of his own; they were of beautiful workmanship, and of full excellent tone; he was awarded medals. He was well known for his great experience and good work.
    6. Engleder, Ludwig. A maker in Bamberg. Exhibited at Munich, 1854, a violoncello with bow, and two violins, well made, on the German pattern, of excellent tone. He died 1873.
    7. Erikson, Knudt. A maker in Norway. Inside a sort of viola d'amore of the Hardanger peasants in Norway was the label: "Fabrokert of Knudt Erikson, Helland, 1872."

  3. Old violins (1905)

    EMILIANI, Francesco de. Rome about 1715-20; fine workman; yellow varnish.

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    1. EGLINGTON. London in 1802; fair tone.
    2. ELÉMENT, Jean Laurent. Paris in 1783.
    3. ELSLER (Esler), Johann Joseph. Mayence about 1715-30; bass viol maker; transition on verge of the violin.
    4. EMILIANI, Francesco de. Rome about 1715-20; fine workman; yellow varnish.
    5. ENGLEDER, Andreas, Munich, 1854; an original designer.
    6. ENGLEDER, Ludwig. Bamberg, 1854; German pattern; fair tone.
    7. ERNST, Franz Anton, b. Dec. 3, 1745, Georgenthal, Bohemia; player and maker; Stradivari pattern, and some say approached Stradivari tone.

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Emiliani, Francesco de. A maker in Rome about 1715-29. He made some beautiful instruments, rather arched, the wood of excellent quality, the varnish a golden-yellow colour. Label: “Franciscus de Emilianis, fecit Roma, anno Dni, 1729.” reported1
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Emiliani, Francesco de. A maker in Rome about 1715-29. He made some beautiful instruments, rather arched, the wood of excellent quality, the varnish a golden-yellow colour. Label: “Franciscus de Emilianis, fecit Roma, anno Dñi, 1729.” reported1
Places and dates of work
Emiliani, Francesco de. A maker in Rome about 1715-20. He made some beautiful instruments, rather arched, the wood of excellent quality, the varnish a golden-yellow colour. Label: “Franciscus de Emilianis, fecit Roma, anno Dñi, 1729.” reported1
Places and dates of work
EMILIANI, Francesco de. Rome about 1715-20; fine workman; yellow varnish. reported1

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  1. Stainer, C. (Cecie), 1867-1937, A dictionary of violin makers (London: Novello, n.d.). archive.org, dictionaryofviol00stai. https://archive.org/details/dictionaryofviol00stai.machine textcited for 1 linesource record

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  2. Stainer, C. (Cecie), 1867-1937, A dictionary of violin makers (London: Novello, n.d.). archive.org, dictionaryofviol1899stai. https://archive.org/details/dictionaryofviol1899stai.machine textcited for 1 linesource record

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  3. Stainer, C. (Cecie), 1867-1937, A dictionary of violin makers (London ; New York: Novello, Ewer, 1896). archive.org, dictionaryofviol00stai_0. https://archive.org/details/dictionaryofviol00stai_0.machine textcited for 1 linesource record

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  4. Haweis, H. R. (Hugh Reginald), 1839-1901, Old violins (Edinburgh, Grant, 1905). archive.org, oldviolins00hawe. https://archive.org/details/oldviolins00hawe.machine textcited for 1 linesource record

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