Scan 181
Critical & Documentary Dictionary of Violin Makers Old and Modern, 1928
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1Stradivarius model. Objection may be made to a little dryness in his varnish, but on the whole, his make is good. No 270.
3SIMOUTRE (Eugène) — Bâle and Paris. Son and pupil of the one above, but his work has less value. Was established at Bale from 1860 to 1890, then came to Paris where he established himself at 38, rue de l’Echiquier.
5SIR (Léo) — Marmande. Born at Agen in 1855. Amateur maker who founded the firm Léo Sir at Marmande.
7SIR (Léo) — Marmande. Son of one above, born at Bordeaux in 1883, died in 1915 at Rennes, as a result of the war. Apprenticed to his father, he perfected himself with Charles Brugère. Collaborated with his father in the making of the double string quintet or dixtuor which was presented by the composer Hyard at a concert given at the seat of the Société Positiviste in December 1913, and by M. Emmanuel at the Conservatoire. His very individual model is only that of Stradivarius in outline. His vivid red oil varnish on an ambered back-ground is of fine quality and the substance is generous. Grand Prix, Bordeaux Exhibition, 1907. No 445.
9SIRJEAN — Paris circa 1815. Renowned maker of his time.
11SOCQUET (Louis) — Paris circa 1770. « Au Génie de l’Harmonie ». Nice make, old Paris type. Yellow varnish, slightly darkened. Branded at the button.
13SOMER (Nicolas) — Paris circa 1765. Better known as an organ maker.
15STEININGER (François) — Paris 1778-1850. Originally from Mayence, this German maker, although working for only a short time in Paris, has adopted the French style and has left some fine instruments, among them his ’cellos, which are sought after for their tone qualities.
17STENTOR — Violins with the mark « Stentor » branded inside and on a little projection of the head are by Nicolas Vuillaume (See under this name in the French and Miscellaneous Schools).
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