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Scan 259
dictionary of violin makers, 1928
18 lines. Read by computer on 10 September 2026. Printed page 9. See the scan on archive.org.
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3ADKINS (W.-H.) — Minneapolis.
5AERTS (René) — Brussels. Contemporary maker born at Brussels in 1883. After completing his apprenticeship at Mirecourt and having worked in Markneukirchen and London, he established himself at 5, rue de la Régence, Brussels. His instruments after the Stradivarius model are much appreciated and are coated with a very supple oil varnish of a red shade.
7ALBERT (John) — New-York and Philadelphia towards 1870. An amateur maker who became a distinguished manufacturer. The workmanship is good and his instruments have a good tone.
9ALBERT (Charles-Francis) — Philadelphia 1842-1901. Good class maker who established himself in 1865. He successfully reproduced the Stadivarius and Guarnerius I. H. S. models, but on the whole his workmanship is somewhat heavy. Obtained numerous awards at exhibitions, thus crowning a well-deserved reputation. Oval shaped. Mark branded, apart from label.
11ALBERT (Charles-Francis II) — Philadelphia. Born in 1869. Son, pupil and successor of one preceding. Same traditions, similar work.
13ALBERT (Eugène) — New-Orléans and Philadelphia, end of XIXth century.
15ALCAREZ (Jean) — Valencia circa 1850. This maker has left some good violins after the Tyrolese style. His work is good but very inconsistent. No 186.
17ALFKE (A.-T.) — Brooklyn, New-York (244, 77th Ave). Contemporary maker.
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