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The violin: its famous makers and their imitators, 1884
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1with which I am acquainted. The Violin of this make which belonged to Ole Bull, and with which I am familiar, is another well-known example. This instrument is characteristic of its author. Its varnish is soft-looking and rich, though paler than usual. The finger-board is inlaid, and is made of a light description of wood. The head is carved and painted, and is a very choice piece of Italian work.
3Sanoni, Giovanni Battista, Verona. His instruments are seldom met with in England. High model.
5Santo, Giovanni, Naples, 1700—1730. Copied Amati. Varnish very hard, and workmanship indifferent.
7Sanzo, Milan. Similar to Grancino.
9Sapino, ——, is mentioned by Fétis as a pupil of Cappa.
11Sardi, ——, Venice, 1649. A broken Violin bearing this name was at the Milan Exhibition, 1881.
13Sellas, Matteo, Lute-maker. M. Choquet, in his "Catalogue Raisonné" of the instruments at the Paris Conservatoire, mentions two Arch-Lutes made by this maker.
15Serafino, Santo, Udine—Venice, 1710—1748.
16Sanctus Seraphin
17Utinensis fecit
18Venetijs Ann. 17—
19This maker is chiefly famed for the exquisite finish of his workmanship. The modelling of his instruments varied.
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