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Violin tone and violin makers, 1916
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1VIOLIN TONE
3PIERRE CHARLES, born 1828, was his son, and took over the business in Nancy. He died there in 1895, and also received medals. Well-finished work, usually of Stradivari pattern. Two of his sons, ETIENNE CHARLES ALBERT, born 1853, and JULES VICTOR, born 1855, have carried on the business.
5JAEGER.—Markneukirchen. Makers of the name have been at work from early in the eighteenth century down to very recent times.
7JAIS.—Mittenwald, Botzen; eighteenth century. There were several makers of the name. Some of their instruments have a fine red or yellow-brown varnish of Italian character, and the build and general style of the work is not unlike that of Albani. JOANNES JAIS seems to have worked in Botzen until after 1780. Good work, label with an ornamental border. ANDREAS JAIS worked in Mittenwald and Tölz down to about 1750. Made a good many instruments of high build and frequently with well-carved lion-heads. A son named Johannes died in Tölz in 1762. ANTON, apparently a grandson, was at work until after 1830. Pretty wood and good varnish.
9JAUCH, ANDREAS.—Dresden; circa 1749-80. Work rarely seen in this country, but is said to be of Italian character. The family name seems to have been "Jauck" and to have originated in Gratz—other makers of the name worked there.
11JAURA.—Vienna; nineteenth century. A family of makers. The present maker, WILHELM THOMAS, was born in 1863, and is known as a skilful copyist and repairer.
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