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A dictionary of violin makers
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1de la Reine, rue Royale, à Versailles, 1777"; a similar label is dated 1775. A ten-stringed theorbo in the Paris Conservatoire Collection is dated "à Versailles, rue Satory, 1785."
2Carré, Antoine. A clever maker in Arras about 1790, but is best known for his hurdy-gurdys.
3Carter, John. Worked in London about 1780-90 for John Betts, and made some excellent instruments, many of which were sold with the label of Betts. His own label was: "J. Carter, Violin, Tennor, and Bass Maker, [address hidden], Drury Lane, London, 1787."
4Casini (Cassini), Antonio. A maker in Modena about 1660 to 1700. His violoncellos were made on a large pattern, the varnish a clear chestnut or brown colour, the workmanship fair. Labels: "Antonio Casini Modenæ, anno 1660"; the same in a violoncello dated 1665; "Antonio Casini, fecit Muttinæ, anno 1683" (in a violoncello); "Antonius Cassinus, fecit Mutinæ, anno 17—."
5Caspan, Giampietro. Worked in Venice about 1650. He followed the Amati pattern. His violins are small, with yellow varnish.
6Cassanelli, Giovanni. A maker in Ciano in 1777.
7Cassineau. According to an old French musical journal of 1770, "Cassineau, of Paris, rue des Prouvaires, near St. Eustache, makes, sells, buys and hires all sorts of instruments, violins, bass viols, pardessus, guitars, clavecins, mandolines, double-basses, &c."
8Castagnery (Castagneri), Andrea. An Italian who worked in Paris, 1732-57, at the Hôtel de Soissons (which was destroyed 1748-9). He made good instruments; the varnish varies greatly in colour, from yellow-brown to a pale red. A violin dated 1735 was not arched, but the varnish is of good quality. An alto dated 1741, with yellow varnish, has a fine tone. Labels: "Andreas Castagnery, Hôtel Soisson, Paris, 1738"; "Andrea Castagneri nel palazzo di Soessone, Parigi, 1740"; a similar label dated 1744; "Castagnery, rue des Prouvaires, Parigi, 1747" (in a badly restored violin). Other dates are—in violins, 1732, 1735, 1739, 1757; in a bass, 1751.
9Castagnery (Castagneri), Gian Paolo. A maker from Cremona, who worked in Paris about 1630-62. He was one of the best Parisian makers of his time, his violins had a sweet though not powerful tone. Label: "Castagneri Gian Paolo, nel palazzo di Soissons in Parigi." Instruments dated 1639 and 1662 are known.
10Castellani, Luigi, son of Pietro Castellani, b. 1809; d. 1884. Worked in Florence in the Via Calimaruzza. He was a clever restorer of old violins, but did not make new ones; he made excellent strings, however, and guitars of fine tone. He studied music in his youth and became a good player on the double-bass. Obtained a silver medal of first class in 1877.
11Castellani, Pietro, b. Florence, second half of the 18th century; d. 1820. He principally made guitars, which are much liked; but also made some violins.
12Castello, Paolo. A maker in Genoa about 1750-80. His instruments are fairly well made, he used yellow varnish. A violin, which has since been carefully enlarged, was on a small model, very much arched, and it was labelled: "Paulus Castello, Genuæ, anno 1774." Small printed label: "Paulus Castello, fecit Genuæ, anno 1778."
13Castro. Worked in Venice, 1680-1720. His instruments are not liked; though the wood is carefully selected, the pattern is bad, the sound-holes roughly worked, and the red varnish of poor quality.
14Catenar (Catenari), Enrico. Was working in Turin about 1670. His instruments, which are well made, rather recall those of Cappa, of whom he is said to have been the pupil. Printed label: "Henricus Catenar, fecit Taurini, anno 1671." See "Gattinari."
15Cati, Pier Antonio. A maker in Florence, 1741. His "kits" or pocket violins are well made.
16Cattenaro. A maker of viols and of violas da gamba in Pavia, 1639.
17Cavolorio. Was working in Geneva, 1725.
18Cellini, Giovanni, the father of Benvenuto Cellini, b. in Florence; d. there of the pest, 1527 or 1528. Was first an architect but then became a lute and viol maker. His viols, made about 1500-5, had a great reputation.
19Celoniati (Celionati), Giam Francesco. Was working in Turin in 1732. He made good violins on the Amati model, with a beautiful yellow varnish. Label: "Joannes Franciscus Celoniatus, fecit Taurini, anno 1732."
20Cerin, Marco Antonio. A maker in Venice, 1780-93. Was a pupil of Anselmo Bellosio. Instruments are fairly well made; he used pale yellow
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