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The violin: its famous makers and their imitators, 1884
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1of large pattern, flat model, and having an abundance of wood. They are deserving of attention both from the professor and the amateur, the workmanship being skilful and the material excellent. The tone is large, and frequently possesses the richness so much admired in the works of the Italians. This quality is traceable to the soft and flexible nature of the superior varnish with which these instruments are covered. Several Violas and Violoncellos are extant which were made by De Comble.
3Delanoix, ——, Bruxelles, about 1760.
4Delaunay, ——, Paris, 1775, Viol-maker. M. Chouquet describes an instrument of this maker which is in the collection at the Conservatoire.
6Deleplanque, Gérard, Lille, 1768.
7Derazey, ——, Mirecourt. Many of the instruments of this maker are carefully finished. They are heavy in wood. The varnish is inclined to hardness.
9Despons, Antoine, Paris, 17th century, is said to have made excellent instruments of various patterns.
11Dieulafait, ——, 1720, Viol-maker. A Viol da Gamba of this maker is at the Conservatoire, Paris.
13Droulot, ——, Paris, 1788.
14Ducheron, Mathurin, Paris, 1714.
15Du Mesnil, Jacques, Paris, about 1655.
16Eesbroeck, Jean Van, 1585, Antwerp, Lutemaker. M. C. Chevalier de Brabure states he was the son of Josse van Eesbroeck, of Maria Kerck,
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