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A dictionary of violin makers, 1896
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1Dublin in 1808, is best known by his labels, the one very small, the other very large. I. "Made by John Delany, No. 17, Britain Street, Dublin, 1808." II. "Made by John Delany, in order to perpetuate his memory in future ages. Dublin, 1808. Liberty to all the world, black and white."
2Delau. Lucien. In 1836 (on the death of Charotte) he joined Jeandel in violin making, and they continued the business at 36, rue Beauvoisine, Rouen, until 1848. one of two readings
3Delau. Lucien. In 1836 (on the death of Charlotte) he joined Jeandel in violin making, and they continued the business at 36, rue Beauvoisine, Rouen, until 1848. one of two readings
4Delauney (Delaunay). A viol maker in Paris in 1775.
5Deleplanque, Gérard J. A viol maker in Lille, 1760-88. He was at first established at "Marché aux poulets," near the "Marché aux poissons," but about 1766 transferred his business to the rue de la Grande-Chaussée. He has left some excellent specimens of his work; a five-stringed viol, dated 1766, with yellow varnish tinged with red, was exhibited in 1878; a very beautiful guitar, dated 1768, is in the Paris Conservatoire Collection; also another magnificent one made of tortoiseshell, inlaid with mother-of-pearl and ivory, dated 1775. Two other guitars are dated 1770 and 1777. The label "Gérard J. Deleplanque, luthier, rue de la Grande-Chaussée coin de celle des Dominicains à Lille, 1788," was found in a guitar; the same, dated 1772, in a guitar of eleven strings, which was peculiar in having the back of the lute or mandoline shape.
6Della Corna, Giovan Paolo (Gian Giacomo). One of the earliest viol makers, who lived in Brescia about 1484, and was mentioned by G. M. Lanfranco (1533) as being one of the best lute, lyre, and viol makers of his time.
7Demouchi, P. Was working in Lyons in 1618, according to a label found in a bass-viol of seven strings, with brown-black varnish, and the head carved: "P. Demouchi à Lyon, 1618."
8Dennis, Jesse, b. 1795. A London maker. Apprenticed to John Crowther about 1805, later was working under Matthew Furber. In Feb., 1855, was living in Eweherst Street, Walworth Common.
9De Planche, Pierre. A six-stringed viol of this French maker is known.
10Derazey, J. A maker in Mirecourt. On the death of J. Nicolas, jun., in 1864, he succeeded to his business, with all the materials, &c., and so it happens that new instruments, not made by Nicolas, but bearing his stamp, are still to be met with. Without being of great commercial value they are well made and carefully finished, but the varnish is rather harsh. Awards: "Mention" in 1839 and 1844; a medal of the first class at the Paris Exhibition, 1855, and at the London Exhibition, 1862, for the cheapness and good quality of his instruments; in 1844 he was producing 600 instruments a year, selling them from 5 to 150 francs.
11Deroux, Sébastien Auguste, b. June 29, 1848, Mirecourt. Was pupil there of his father, also a maker. Worked at Lyons under Silvestre neveu from April, 1866, to August, 1869. After serving his four years of military service, worked with Miremont at Paris, from Nov. 20, 1873, till July 15, 1884, obtaining a "mention honorable" as collaborateur at the Paris Exhibition, 1878. Then started his own workshop at 16, rue Geoffroy-Marie, Paris, where he has remained ever since. He has gained a great reputation as one of the best restorers of old instruments in Paris. Up till now he has made 91 new instruments (violins, altos, violoncellos). He follows the Stradivari and Guarneri patterns, using rather dark red-brown varnish. He only employs one workman. Was awarded a silver medal at the Paris Exhibition, 1889. Label: "S. A. Deroux, 16, rue Geoffroy-Marie, Paris, 188—." Above the date, the letters "A. S. D."
12Deschamps, Claude. A maker in the rue de Seine, Paris, 1783-85.
13Deshayes – Salomon, Jean Baptiste. See "Salomon."
14Desjardins. A maker in Caen in 1763, according to the label found in one of his instruments: "Fait par Desjardins, marchand luthier, grande rue St.-Jean à Caen, 1763."
15Despons, Antoine. A maker in Paris about 1610. He followed the Italian patterns closely, but failed to obtain a good tone. His instruments, now very rare, are much sought after, although one that is known is said to be badly made and badly varnished.
16Desrousseau. A maker in the 18th century at Verdun, at the sign of the "Luth."
17Devereux, John. He worked with B. Simon Fendt in London, but afterwards went to Melbourne.
18Dickenson (Dickinson), Edward. Worked at the "Harp and Crown," in the
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