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The violin: its famous makers and their imitators, 1875
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1LANDULPHUS, Carolus Ferdinandus, Milan, 1750. Pupil of Joseph Guarnerius. His works are rapidly increasing in value. Though he belonged to the latest of the Italian makers, his merits were of no ordinary kind. His instruments vary very much, and hence, probably, a confusion has arisen as to there being two makers of this name, which is not the case. Those instruments which have the bright red varnish are certainly the best. The varnish is very transparent, and the wood being strikingly handsome, the effect is most pleasing. The pattern is not a copy of Guarnerius, as often stated, but thoroughly original. His sound-hole cannot be considered an effective one, and is not in keeping with the work. The grooving around the outer edge is in imitation of Peter Guarnerius. The scroll is weak. His Violoncellos are mostly of small size. We give an illustration of a very choice specimen. Some of this maker's instruments are very unfinished, many not being purfled, and having only a single coat of varnish.
3Lansa, Antonio Maria, 1674. Copied the Brescian makers.
5Linarolli, Venice, 1520. A maker of Viols.
7Loly, Jacovo, Naples, 1627. Of the Grancino type. Yellow varnish. Material very hard.
9Maggini, Giovanni Paolo, Brescia, 1590—1640. This famous maker followed Gaspard di Salo, and
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