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The fiddle fancier's guide; a manual of information regarding violins, violas, basses and bows of classical and modern times, together with biographical notices and portraits of the most famous performers of these instruments, 1892
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1twice. The clerical patrons of the family were too numerous to permit such a thing, I should say.
3Tecchler, David, Rome. This was a fine maker, who—if we may trust to the accuracy of inscriptions on tickets—was born in Salzburg in 1666. Anything that I have seen of his work was of very high character and altogether Italian in style. It is said, however, that he made highly arched instruments when he was in Salzburg, which is very likely. He certainly was in Rome when he was about thirty years old, and his work was Italian in character then. It displays finely and massively moulded corners and margins, and altogether a noble and grand appearance. The wood is of the finest kind and beautifully figured, back and sides. His violoncellos are superb instruments. His varnish is a golden brown of somewhat scumbly appearance. How long he lasted I cannot say. It is generally supposed until about 1742 or 3. It is also said that he worked in Venice and had a quarrel there with the other makers, who threatened him in some way, so that he removed to Rome. I am only acquainted with his Roman work.
5Testore, C. G., Milan, 1690—1715. Well finished instruments of Guarnerius model. Brown varnish.
7Testore, C. A., Milan, 1720—1745. Eldest son of preceeding. He made very good copies of Guarnerius, Amati, and Stradivari. Good tone. Varnish of a somewhat thickish brown pâte. He made fine 'cellos and tenors.
9Testore, P. A., Milan, 1720—1759. Similar work to preceding. Varnish yellow, and yellowish brown.
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