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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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1myself to the description of one specimen of work. I have no doubt, however, that there were three makers of this name in Bologna. The specimen I refer to is a viola da gamba of beautiful wood and beautiful carving, and shows transparent golden varnish, and the most exquisite workmanship. There may be violins by one or other of these makers. I cannot say that I have seen any at all approaching the style or intelligence of the work visible on the viols bearing the name.
3FONTANELLI, Gio. GUISSEPPE, Bologna, 1739—72. A lute maker of exquisite taste in decoration.
5FORADORI, GIOVANNI, Verona, 1855. Violin maker.
7FOURRIER, FRANCIS NICOLAS, Mirecourt, 1784—1816. Violins.
9FRANCK, GHENT, 1800—1830. This maker was a sculptor, and a clever repairer of violins, but made few, if any, new instruments.
11FRANCOIS, Paris, 1755. A viol maker.
13FRANKLAND, London, 1785.
15FRANZ, JACOB, Havelberg, 1748.
17FREBRUNET, JEAN, Paris. About 1760. Well made instruments. Reddish varnish of fairly good appearance.
19FREDI, FABIO, Todi, 1878.
21FREY, (or Frei), HANS, Nuremberg. About 1450. A lute and viol maker. He was also a splendid performer on the lute, and was married to a daughter of the famous Albrecht Dürer. His last will and testament is in San Sebaldo. It is said that he also worked in Bologna.
23FRITZ, HANS, Nuremberg. A mere name.
25FRITSCH, Leipsic. End of 18th century. A
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