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Unverdorben, Marx

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  1. A dictionary of violin makers (1896)

    Unverdorben, Marx. A lute maker in Venice, probably about 1400-50. A lute of highly finished workmanship, found in the Collection of instruments at Castle Eisenberg, Bohemia, was inscribed: “Marx Unverdorben a Venetia.”

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    1. Ugar, Crescenzio. A maker in Rome in 1790. His work is German in character, he used brown varnish.
    2. Ungarini, Antonio. Was working in Fabriano in 1762.
    3. Unverdorben, Marx. A lute maker in Venice, probably about 1400-50. A lute of highly finished workmanship, found in the Collection of instruments at Castle Eisenberg, Bohemia, was inscribed: "Marx Unverdorben a Venetia."
    4. Urquhart, Thomas. A maker in London about 1650-80; he was probably a Scotchman. His work resembles that of Jacob Rayman, with whom he may have worked, and shows great merit for the period at which he lived. His violins are of two sizes, some on a small, others on a large pattern, very arched, the corners not very prominent, the purfling narrow and placed close to the edge; the oil varnish, of a yellowish-brown or sometimes red colour, is of excellent quality, and is similar to Italian varnish; the tone is clear and silvery. His violins and violas are rare, and no violoncello of his has been seen.
    6. Vaillant (Vaillot, or Vaillaut), François. A maker in Paris, who, according to his labels, was living in the rue de la Juiverie, 1736-38, and according to the old almanacs in rue N.-D.-de-bonne-nouvelle, 1775-83. His instruments show good workmanship, but the varnish is poor. Label: "François Vaillant, rue de la Juiverie à Paris, 1738."

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

    Unverdorben, Marx. A lute maker in Venice, probably about 1400-50. A lute of highly finished workmanship, found in the Collection of instruments at Castle Eisenberg, Bohemia, was inscribed: “Marx Unverdorben a Venetia.”

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    1. Ugar, Crescenzi. A maker in Rome in 1790. His work is German in character, he used brown varnish.
    2. Ungarini, Antonio. Was working in Fabriano in 1762.
    3. Unverdorben, Marx. A lute maker in Venice, probably about 1400-50. A lute of highly finished workmanship, found in the Collection of instruments at Castle Eisenberg, Bohemia, was inscribed: "Marx Unverdorben a Venetia."
    4. Urquhart, Thomas. A maker in London about 1650-80; he was probably a Scotchman. His work resembles that of Jacob Rayman, with whom he may have worked, and shows great merit for the period at which he lived. His violins are of two sizes, some on a small, others on a large pattern, very arched, the corners not very prominent, the purfling narrow and placed close to the edge; the oil varnish, of a yellowish-brown or sometimes red colour, is of excellent quality, and is similar to Italian varnish; the tone is clear and silvery. His instruments are rare,
    6. Vaillant (Vaillot, or Vaillaut), François. A maker in Paris, who, according to his labels, was living in the rue de la Juiverie, 1736-38, and according to the old almanacs in rue N.-D.-de-bonne-nouvelle, 1775 83. His instruments show good workmanship, but the varnish is poor. Label: "François Vaillant, rue de la Juiverie à Paris, 1738."

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Unverdorben, Marx. A lute maker in Venice, probably about 1400-50. A lute of highly finished workmanship, found in the Collection of instruments at Castle Eisenberg, Bohemia, was inscribed: “Marx Unverdorben a Venetia.” reported1
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Unverdorben, Marx. A lute maker in Venice, probably about 1400-50. A lute of highly finished workmanship, found in the Collection of instruments at Castle Eisenberg, Bohemia, was inscribed: “Marx Unverdorben a Venetia.” reported1
Places and dates of work
Unverdorben, Marx. A lute maker in Venice, probably about 1400-50. A lute of highly finished workmanship, found in the Collection of instruments at Castle Eisenberg, Bohemia, was inscribed: “Marx Unverdorben a Venetia.” 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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