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The violin: its famous makers and their imitators, 1884

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1Scheinlein, Johann Michael, Langenfeld, son of the above. Similar characteristics.
2Schell, Sebastian, Nuremberg, 1727. Lutemaker.
3Schlick, ——, Leipsic.
4Schmidt, ——, Cassel, 1800—1825. Copied Stradivari indifferently, wood of an inferior kind.
5Schonfelder, Johann A., Neukirchen, about 1743.
6Schonger, Franz, Erfurt, 18th century.
7Schonger, Georg, Erfurt, son of the above.
8Schorn, Johann, Innspruck, about 1680. An excellent maker; the varnish is similar to that of Albani; high modelled. He appears to have removed to Salzburg. There are Viols of his make dated from there in 1696 and 1699.
9Schorn, Johann Paul, Salzburg, about 1700—1716. Court instrument-maker.
10Schott, Martin, Prague. Chiefly known as a maker of Lutes.
11Schweitzer, ——, Pesth, about 1800. Flat model, neat workmanship. Made a few Tenors.
12Stadelmann, Daniel, Vienna, about 1730—1750. Good work, model of Jacob Stainer. Thin varnish, sometimes yellow colour.
13Stadelmann, Johann Joseph, Vienna, 18th century. Copied Stainer; average merit.
14Stainer, Jacob, Absam, born July 14th, 1621, at Hall. The celebrity of this maker is second only to that of the great Cremonese artists. His admirers

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