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A dictionary of violin makers

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1à Paris, 1730"; a similar label is dated 1780; "Vincenzo Triusano Panormo fecit Parisiis, anno 17—"; "Vincenzo Panormo di Palermo fecit, anno 17—"; "Vincenzo Panormo, me fece Marsiglia 1760, Sicily"; "Vincenzo Panormo, London, 1791."
3Panzani (Pansani), Antonio. A celebrated maker in Rome about 1735-85.
5Paquotte Frères. Henri Félix, b. March 11, 1857, and Placide, b. 1864; d. 1900. Sons of J. B. Paquotte, to whose business they succeeded in July, 1888, at [address hidden], Paris. They were awarded a bronze medal at the 1889 Exhibition for the beautiful tone of their violins, but they chiefly worked at repairing old instruments. Henri was also a violin player, and was in Sauzay's class at the Paris Conservatoire, 1873-78.
7Paquotte, Jean Baptiste. Nephew of Sébastien Paquotte, under whom he worked for eight years; he then worked under Lafleur for fourteen years. By the time he succeeded to his uncle's business he had gained great experience in his trade, and may be ranked among the best Parisian makers of his time. In 1877 he settled at [address hidden], but retired from business in 1888, and was succeeded by his sons, Henri Félix and Placide. He died 1900.
9Paquotte, Sébastien, b. 1800, Mirecourt; d. 1863, Paris. In 1830 he founded the business in Paris, at [address hidden], afterwards moving to [address hidden]. His son, Sébastien, b. Sept. 13, 1843, was not a violin maker, but studied violin playing at the Paris Conservatoire.
11Paraldic. The only instrument known of his is a violoncello made in 1722.
13Pardi. A maker in Paris in 1788, at [address hidden].
15Pardini, Bastiano. Worked in Florence about 1700. Label: "Bastiano Pardini in Firenze."
17Paris, Claude. A maker at Paris, in the rue du Roulle-St.-Honoré, 1775-91. In 1816 was joined by his nephew. In a violin, on which the purfling was a zig-zag pattern, both back and front, with spirit varnish, a red-yellow colour, was the label: "Claude Paris, luthier, rue du Roulle à Paris, 1780."
19Parker, Daniel. A maker in London about 1714-85. He was a very clever workman, possibly a pupil of Urquhart or Pamphilon, but made a step in advance, improving the pattern of his instruments, making them more similar to those of Amati. He used red varnish, a disagreeable colour, rather thickly laid on; the wood was excellent, often handsomely figured; the varnish rather transparent and soft; the tone clear and powerful. He made largely for the trade, consequently his instruments are often sold under other names; no viola or violoncello of his has ever been seen, only violins are known. About 1793 they were valued at five guineas each; about 1805 they realised as much as fifteen guineas each.
21Parth (or Perth), Andreas Nicolas. A maker in Vienna about 1750.
23Pasenali, Giacomo. A maker of mandolines in the 18th century.
25Pasta, Domenico and Gaetano. Makers in Brescia about 1700-30. They are said to have followed the Amati instead of the Maggini pattern, traditional in Brescia. They were probably pupils of G. B. Rogeri. Their instruments have not a good tone, the varnish is brown colour.
27Patzelt, Johann Ferdinand. A maker in Vienna about 1850-66.
29Pauli, Antonius. Worked in Tachau in 1723. A viola d'amore of large pattern, with flat back, twelve strings, pale yellow varnish, and without any trace of repairs or alterations, had the label: "Ant. Pauli Musicus instrumentalis in Tachau, 1723."
31Pazzini, Gian Gaetano. A maker in Florence about 1630-70. Little is known about him, but according to his label he was a pupil of Maggini. His instruments are very rare. Labels: "Giovan: Gaettano Pazzini, allievo dell' Maggini di Brixiae. Fecit Firenze, anno 1640."
33Pearce, George, b. Nov. 16, 1820, Warminster; d. July 3, 1856, London. His parents moved to London in 1824, and in July, 1834, he was placed in the workshop of S. A. Forster as errand boy, but showing talent was taught violin making and became an excellent workman.
35Pearce, James and Thomas. Two brothers working in London, in [address hidden], Saffron Hill, about 1780-1800. Their work was poor.
37Pearce, William Robert, b. 1833; d. 1897. A maker and repairer in London. Used a brilliant amber-coloured oil varnish. Awarded medals 1884 and 1885.
39Peccate, Charles. A maker of bows in Paris. Obtained a silver medal at the 1889 Exhibition.
41Peccate, Dominique, b. July 15, 1810, Mirecourt; d. there, Jan. 13, 1874. In 1826 was apprenticed to J. B. Vuillaume

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