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The violin: its famous makers and their imitators, 1875
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1The method of this maker with regard to the setting of the sound-holes in his instruments is peculiar. In his plan it is set in a lower position than is customary. Carlo Bergonzi followed him in this particular, and also in placing the hole a trifle nearer the edge of the instrument than in the general run of instruments. How interesting is it to observe the salient points wherein each maker seems to have adopted some isolated feature from a predecessor!
3The varnish is of the richest description, and in numerous instances has been so plentifully used as to cause it to clot in some places; nevertheless, its rare qualities are never deadened.
5The instruments of this truly great maker are being rapidly bought up in all parts of Europe, and their value is, in consequence, much enhanced. He made Violins, Violas, and Violoncellos, the latter being very scarce. The wood used in his Violins and Violas varies, but may be pronounced as generally handsome; that of his Violoncellos, is, on the contrary, chiefly plain, and the workmanship somewhat careless, but the tone is always fine in quality. It would seem that he had no particular liking to work the larger instruments, and he devoted his time to the smaller specimens, which are, however, patterns of careful handiwork.
7The Earl of Harrington possesses a fine specimen of his Violas, from the Gillott collection. Mr. John T. Carrodus, the eminent violinist, has a very
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