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The violin: its famous makers and their imitators, 1909
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1Lord Amherst, of Hackney, is unique; the infancy of the Violin at this period is better seen here than any specimen with 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. About 1740. His instruments are seldom met with in England. High model.
5Santo, Giovanni, Naples, 1700-30. Copied Amati. Varnish very hard, and workmanship indifferent.
7Sanzo, Milan. Middle and early eighteenth century. Similar to Grancino.
9Sardi, ——, Venice, 1649. A broken Violin bearing this name was at the Milan Exhibition, 1881.
11Seigher, Girolamo. Worked in the shop of Niccolò Amati from 1680 to 1682.
13Sellas, Matteo, Lute-maker. M. Chouquet, in his "Catalogue Raisonné" of the instruments at the Paris Conservatoire, mentions two Arch-Lutes made by this maker.
15Serafino, Santo, Udine—Venice, 1710-48.
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