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The violin: its famous makers and their imitators, 1909
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1Rombouts, Peeter, Amsterdam, about the middle of the 18th century. High model, varnish of much brilliancy, but flaky.
3Roze, ——, Orleans, about 1760. Average workmanship, yellow varnish, heavy scroll.
5Sacquin, ——, Paris, 1830-60, made several excellent instruments; oil varnish of good quality, neat work, "Strad" pattern, name branded on back, inside.
7Salle, ——, Paris, about 1825-50. Made several copies of Guarneri, many of which are excellent. He was also a clever restorer of old instruments, and had a critical eye for the works of the old Italian masters, in which he dealt to some extent.
9Salomon, Jean Baptiste Deshayes, Paris, about 1750.
11Saunier, ——, about 1740-70.
13Schnöck, Egidius, Brussels, 1700-30.
15Silvestre, Pierre, Lyons. A maker of rare abilities. The finish of his instruments is of the highest order; indeed, it would be difficult to find any maker within the range of the modern French school who has surpassed him in delicate workmanship. It may be said of him, as of many others, that extreme fineness of work is obtained often at the expense of character; to develop both qualities needs the mind of a Stradivari. Silvestre was fortunate in procuring wood of beautiful quality; there is scarcely an instrument of his which is not handsome. He chiefly copied Stradivari. It is to be regretted that so few of his works are to be met with. Pierre Silvestre was
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