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The Violin: Its Famous Makers and their Imitators, 1875
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1unknown. These skilful makers worked together for many years, and produced some of the most charming specimens of artistic work.
3Antonius et Hieronymus Fr Amati Cremonen Andrea fil F 1590
5To them we are indebted for the first form of the instrument known as "Amatese." The early efforts of the brothers Amati have many of the characteristics belonging to the work of their father, Andrew; their sound-hole is similar to his, and in keeping with the Brescian form, and the model which they at first adopted is higher than that of their later and better instruments.
7Although these makers placed their joint names in their Violins, it must not be supposed that each bore a proportionate part of the manufacture in every case; on the contrary, there are but few instances where such association is made manifest. The style of each was quite distinct, and one was immeasurably superior to the other. Antonius deviated but little from the teaching of his father. The sound-holes even of his latest instruments partake of the Brescian type, and the model is the only particular in which it may be said that a step in advance is traceable; here he wisely adopted a flatter form. His work throughout, as regards finish, is excellent.
9Jerome Amati possessed in a high degree the attributes of an artist. He was richly endowed with that rare power—originality. It is in his instru-
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