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The Violin: Its Famous Makers and their Imitators, 1875
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1PAMPHILON, Edward, London, 17th century. The Violins of this maker were formerly much prized. The model is very high, and the appearance somewhat grotesque. It is to be regretted that the splendid varnish often found on these instruments was not put upon better work.
3PANORMO, Vincent. (See Italian School.)
4PANORMO, Joseph, London. Son of Vincent Panormo. His work was excellent. His Violoncellos are decidedly superior to his Violins.
5PANORMO, George Lewis, London. Brother of the above. Made some Violins of the Stradiuarius pattern of some merit.
6PANORMO, Louis, London. Made Guitars chiefly.
7PARKER, Daniel, London, 18th century. This is another maker of the English school who was possessed of exceptional talent, and whose instruments are well worthy of attention from those in search of good Violins at a moderate cost. To Parker belongs, in conjunction with Benjamin Banks, the merit of breaking through the prejudice so long in favour of preference for the Stainer model.
9The dates of his instruments extend from the year 1740 to 1785. He left his Violins thick in wood, which has certainly enhanced their value now that time has ripened them. He used excellent material, which is often very handsome. The varnish is of a mellow quality, and fairly transparent. Numbers of
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