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Old Violins And Their Makers, 1883
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1masters and associates of the said guild, they shall be free, and shall have the privilege of exercising their calling of makers of and dealers in harpsichords and other instruments of music of similar kind, in the city and suburbs of Antwerp, in the same manner as hitherto, without exaction of any proof of ability. Third. They and their successors, makers of harpsichords, received into the Guild of St. Luke, shall enjoy equally with all masters and associates the present and future privileges and liberties of the corporation. Fourth. Henceforth, nevertheless, no new maker shall be admitted without having previously constructed and finished with his own hands a masterpiece. This work will have to be fashioned in the establishment of one of the master experts named hereafter, who shall furnish to the applicant for membership the necessary materials and utensils. The proof shall consist in the complete manufacture of a harpsichord, 5ft. long or more, of a shape in the choice of the applicant. It shall be well and solidly made, of good proportions, such as is demanded in similar work. It ought to have a good tone, and be duly mounted Fifth. When this work is finished it shall be carried to the hall of the corporation, where the master experts shall inspect it, and form their judgment thereupon in presence of the deans and council and two or three harpsichord makers. They shall declare honestly on the faith of their oath if the instrument is or is not constructed and finished in accordance with the conditions required by the preceding article, and if he who made it is or is not worthy to be received into the mastership of the corporation. Sixth. If the proof is
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