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Violin tone and violin makers, 1916
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1VIOLIN TONE
3best specimens of his violins are somewhat after the Amati style, and the varnish on them is clear and of fine quality. What is known as his own model is far from handsome, and the sound-holes are frequently placed too high in the belly. The tone of a decently preserved specimen is generally very good. His instruments have lately attracted considerable attention. The colour varies from dark brown to amber, the darker shades occurring chiefly on his earlier work. He made a number of viols. The violoncellos are generally good. He is said to have learnt his business in London with Duke. The original name was "Pierray," and he seems to have been a relative of Claude Pierray, a well-known Paris maker (q.v.). Two other Perrys worked in Ireland. One dates from Kilkenny, and is said to have been a cousin of Thomas. Another was named Joseph, but the relationship (if any) does not seem to be ascertained.
5PERSOIS.—Paris; to about 1850. The name is usually spelt "Persoit." A clever bow-maker. Worked for Vuillaume and on his own account. Bows stamped P.R.S.
7PETZ.—There were several makers of the name. One named Jacob dates from Vienna about 1830. Labels bear the two-headed eagle. An earlier maker in Vienna, Marianus Petz, died in 1781. Two others, Franz and Jacob, date from Vils in the Tyrol. The former died in 1772, the latter in 1824.
9PEZZARDI.—Brescia; 1660–90. There seems to be some confusion as to this maker's dates. Like Mariani, his working period has been antedated about 100 years. Double purfled instruments.
11PFAB, FRIEDRICH AUGUST.—Hamburg. Died
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