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Violin tone and violin makers, 1916
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1VIOLIN TONE
3FIORINI.—Two makers of the name may be mentioned. RAFFAELE worked in Italy, chiefly in Bologna, and died there in 1898. He made some well-finished instruments, amongst them a number of violoncellos. Varnish varies in colour, but is often a rather dark red. He was also reputed a good judge of old Italian work. GIUSEPPE, his son, migrated to Munich, where he was at work recently.
5FISCHER.—Upwards of thirty German and Austrian makers of the name are enumerated.
7FLORENO.—Bologna; eighteenth century. There appear to have been at least two makers who adopted the common practice of placing the surname first in their tickets. The Christian name, GUIDANTUS, has therefore appeared as the surname in various books. Writer has seen a few specimens bearing the label, with brilliant varnish. High built, and outline of Amati character.
9FONCLAUZE.—Paris. Died 1864. A most skilful bow maker. He worked for several others, including Vuillaume.
11FORSTER.—A well-known English family, who came from Brampton in Cumberland. Three were named WILLIAM, the second of whom died in 1808, and is best known as "Old Forster." Very good work of Stainer or Stainer-Amati pattern. Oil varnish of a durable but not very clear texture. His violoncellos are more valued than the violins, though the work in the latter is often excellent. He employed various assistants, was patronised by Royalty, and his instruments commanded good prices in his own day. His grandson, SIMON ANDREW FORSTER (died 1870), was joint author with Sandys of a
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