Scan 104
Critical & Documentary Dictionary of Violin Makers Old and Modern, 1928
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3ABEILLE — Avignon circa 1875. A good workman who specialized in repairs.
5ADAM (Jean) — Mirecourt under the First Empire. Bow maker. Current work.
7ADAM (Jean-Dominique) — Mirecourt 1795-1865. Believed by us to be the son and pupil of the one above-mentioned. Some bows deserve notice. Many German imitations bear the mark: ADAM.
9ALDRIC (Jean-François) — Paris 1765-1843. Born at Miremont. First class make. Imitator of Stradivarius. His varnish, of a beautiful orange red or gold yellow, is of the best quality and of the finest effect on his highly selected woods. It may be regretted that he sometimes used American woods. Some specimens are remarkable from all points of view. Among the French makers of the xixth century, Aldric is probably the one whose instruments best resemble the Italian in quality of tone. His 'cellos are among his best instruments and realise high prices. Plate II. reproduces a rare specimen of Aldric in our possession. This instrument, beyond compare for its beauty, preservation and sound qualities, will bear comparison with the finest Italian. Instruments of this category are seldom met with: most of them are in England, where they have been highly esteemed for a considerable period. Nos 1 and 2.
11ALLARD (François) — Paris circa 1780. Good make seldom found. Small production.
13AMBROISE — Paris circa 1770. Nice make. Gold-yellow varnish. No 6.
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