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Maler, Sigismond

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  1. A dictionary of violin makers (1896)

    Maler, Sigismond. A maker of lutes in Venice in 1526.

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    2. Maler (Maller), Laux. A maker of lutes in Bologna about 1415, mentioned by Mace in "Musick's Monument" (London, 1676). He says, "There are diversities of Men's Names in lutes; but the Chief Name we most esteem is Laux Maller, ever written with Text Letters: Two of which Lutes I have seen (pittifull Old, Batter'd, Crack'd Things) valued at £100 a piece. Mr. Gootiere, the famous Lutenist in His Time, shewed me One of Them, which the King paid £100 for. And Mr. Edw. Jones (one of Mr. Gootiere's scholars) had the other, which He so valued; and made a Bargain with a Merchant, who desired to have it with him in His Travels, (for his Experience); And if he lik'd It when he returned, was to give Mr. Jones £100 for it; but if he Refus'd it at the Price set, he was to return the Lute safe, and to pay £20 for His Experience and Use of It, for that Journey. I have often seen Lutes of three or four pounds, far more Illustrious and Taking to a common Eye . . . observe the Colour; which is the Dark-black-reddish-colour; though I believe it contributes nothing at all to the sound; only the Best Authors did use to lay on That Colour, especially Laux Maller."
    4. Maler, Sigismond. A maker of lutes in Venice in 1526.
    6. Mann, Hans. A maker in Naples about 1720-50. His instruments are rare. He followed the Stradivari and Guarneri patterns.

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

    Maler, Sigismond. A maker of lutes in Venice in 1526.

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    2. Maler (Maller), Laux. A maker of lutes in Bologna about 1415, mentioned by Mace in "Musick's Monument" (London, 1676). He says, "There are diversities of Men's Names in lutes; but the Chief Name we most esteem is Laux Maller, ever written with Text Letters: Two of which Lutes I have seen (pittifull Old, Batter'd, Crack'd Things) valued at £100 a piece. Mr. Gootiere, the famous Lutenist in His Time, shewed me One of Them, which the King paid £100 for. And Mr. Edw. Jones (one of Mr. Gootiere's scholars) had the other, which He so valued; and made a Bargain with a Merchant, who desired to have it with him in His Travels, (for his Experience); And if he lik'd It when he returned was to give Mr. Jones £100 for it; but if he Refus'd it at the Price set, he was to return the Lute safe, and to pay £20 for His Experience and Use of It, for that Journey. I have often seen Lutes of three or four pounds, far more Illustrious and Taking to a common Eye . . . observe the Colour; which is the Dark-black-reddish-colour; though I believe it contributes nothing at all to the sound; only the Best Authors did use to lay on That Colour, especially Laux Maller."
    4. Maler, Sigismond. A maker of lutes in Venice in 1526.
    6. Mann, Hans. A maker in Naples about 1720-50. His instruments are rare. He followed the Stradivari and Guarneri patterns.

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Printed in A dictionary of violin makers (1890); A dictionary of violin makers (1890); A dictionary of violin makers (1896), and nowhere else on this site: that is the entire basis of this maker’s record. Entries from 2 books stand under this name, and the software judged them near-certain the same person. Tell us if that is wrong and we will split the record. No claim beyond the printed naming is invented here — not established is the accurate word for it, and we want to hear from you if that can change.

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Maler, Sigismond. A maker of lutes in Venice in 1526. reported1
Places and dates of work
Maler, Sigismond. A maker of lutes in Venice in 1526. reported1
Places and dates of work
Maler, Sigismond. A maker of lutes in Venice in 1526. 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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