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The violin: its famous makers and their imitators, 1909
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1a 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 Guarneri, as often stated, but thoroughly original. His sound-hole cannot be considered an effective one, and is not in keeping with the work. The outer edge is generally grooved. The scroll is weak. His Violoncellos are mostly of small size. Some of this maker's instruments are very unfinished, many not being purfled, and having only a single coat of varnish.
3LANZA, Antonio Maria, 1674. Copied the Brescian makers.
5LAVAZZA, Santino, Milan, about 1700.
7Santino Lavazza fece in Milano in Contrada larga 17—
9LAVAZZA, Antonio, Milan.
11Lavazza Antonio Maria fece in Milano in Contrada larga 17—
13LINAROLLI, Venturo, Venice, 1520. A maker of Viols.
15LOLY, Jacopo, Naples, 17th century. Of the Grancino type. Scroll diminutive. Yellow varnish. Material very hard. Flat model. He made a few large tenors.
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