Scan 261
Critical & Documentary Dictionary of Violin Makers Old and Modern, 1928
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1ALTIMARA — Barcelona circa 1870. One of the best modern Spanish makers. Some of his instruments with a gold-yellow varnish recall the Italian School, and are the most interesting of his production. His mark is branded inside. No 188.
3AMATO (Joseph) — New-York City (162 E. 34th St). Contemporary maker.
5ARDENOIS (Jean) — Ghent circa 1730. This maker, although mentioned in all the books dealing with violin making, is practically unknown. No 265.
7ARNOULD (Edouard) — Moscow towards 1890. Originally from Mirecourt. Lightly built instruments. He had the reputation of a very clever repairer.
9ARTALE (Vincent) — New-York City (163 N. 46th St). Contemporary maker.
11ASSENSIO (Vincent) — Madrid circa 1780. A priest who as an amateur maker has produced some good instruments in the Italian style. In Spain they are called the violins of the « Little Priest ». He was very successful with his copies of Amati and used a good red varnish on an amber background. The sound-holes are generally either too small or too large. His instruments are little known, his production having been small. No 185.
13AUGÉ (P.) — Barcelona circa 1860. Amongst the instruments of this clever maker, the ones he first made give the impression that he must have worked with Altimara on account of the resemblance in their work. His labels are printed with blue ink. No 177.
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17BALDWIN (Wm.) — Racine (Wisconsin). Contemporary violin maker.
19BALTZERSON (Peter) — Boston, Mass. (328 Mass. Ave). Contemporary maker.
21BAKER (J.-B.) — Minneapolis (Minnesota). Contemporary maker.
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