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Scan 299
Old violins and violin lore, 1900
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1OLD VIOLINS
3Ghendt, 1717." A violin, dated 1743, had the belly made of carefully selected pine, the back of walnut, and the sides (very exceptional) of maple.
4WILLEMS, Jooris. Ghent, 1630-65; a cornet-player, 1634-71. The first mention of him is in August 1634; used lime-wood and finely-figured maple; Italian style.
5WILLER. Prague, 18th cent.
6WISE, Christopher. Transition maker of viols and violins in London, 1656; small pattern, not much arched; yellow varnish, good quality; careful work. Label: "Christopher Wise, in Half-Moon Alley, without Bishops-Gate, London, 1656."
7WITHERS, Edward. He succeeded to William Davis's business at 31 Coventry Street, London, in December 1846. Both Charles Maucotel and Boullangier worked under him at one time.
8WITHERS, Edward, eldest son of Edward Withers, b. Oct. 22, 1844. Pupil of his father and John Lott. Commenced business at 31 Coventry Street, London, in 1856; makes about twelve instruments per year, on the Stradivari and Guarneri patterns, using good oil varnish, amber colour.
9WITTING, Johann, Georg. Mittenwald, about 1775; his instruments are well made; dark varnish.
10WORNUM, Robert, 1742-1815. A music-seller in Glasshouse Street, also a violin and violoncello maker.
11WORTE, Matthias. Augsburg, 1639.
12WRIGHT, Daniel. London, 1745. Label: "Made by Daniel Wright in Holborn, London."
13ZACH. Vienna; makes good instruments.
14ZANFI, Giacomo. Modena, 1756-1822.
15ZANOLI, Giacomo. Padua, 1740.
16ZANOLI, Giambattista. Verona, 1730; rough work; German style.
17ZANOTTI, Antonio. Lodi and Mantua, 1734.
18ZANOTTI, Giuseppe. Piacenza, 18th century.
19ZANTI, Alessandro. Mantua, 1770; Stradivari pattern; poor varnish.
20ZENATTO, Pietro. Treviso, 1634.
21ZIMBELMANN, Filippo. Florence, 1661.
22ZIVERGER (Zwerger), Anton. Mittenwald, 1750; good wood; dark varnish; fair finish.
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