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The violin: its famous makers and their imitators, 1884
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1is of whalebone, like that of most of the Dutch makers.
3Jacobs, —— Amsterdam, probably a son of the above. Excellent varnish, of a deep red, very transparent; full of character, but wanting in finish. Purfling embedded.
5Jacquot, Charles, born at Mirecourt in 1808. Worked in Paris. He obtained prizes for his instruments at the Paris and other exhibitions.
7Jacquot, Charles, Nancy, son of the above.
9Jeandel, P. N., born in 1812. Worked for some years in Paris, and received prizes at the Paris and other exhibitions.
11Koeuppers, Jean, worked at the Hague 1755 to about 1780.
13Koliker, ——, Paris 1789—1820.
15Lambert, Jean Nicolas, Paris, about 1745.
17Lapaix, ——, Lille, about 1855.
19Laprevotte, Etienne, Paris, 1825—1856. Maker to H.R.H. le Duc de Bordeaux.
21Leclerc, ——, Paris about 1775.
23Lecomte, ——, Paris, 1788.
25Leduc, Pierre, Paris, 1646.
27Lefebvre, ——, Amsterdam, about 1730.
29Lefebvre, ——, Paris, 1788.
31Le Jeune, François, Paris, 175—
33Le Pileur, Pièrre, about 1754.
35Lesclop, François Henry, Paris, 1746.
37Louis, ——, Geneva.
39Louvet, Jean, Paris, 1750.
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