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Violin tone and violin makers, 1916
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1AND VIOLIN MAKERS
3whalebone. There is some resemblance to the work of Jacobs, with whom he is said to have worked. It is also said that in earlier years he was known as "Pieter—Jacobs's pupil," and this is supposed to be the origin of the Peeter Jacobs whose name has so frequently appeared in fiddle literature.
5ROMER, ADOLF.—Freibourg. Born 1863. A maker who seems to possess considerable scientific knowledge, and has made some very handsome copies of the Italian masters. He has received various medals.
7ROOK, JOSEPH.—Carlisle; circa 1775-1825. The work is neat. Rather high built; and the violins seen by writer of medium size, with clear yellow-brown varnish. It is said that he was taught by Forster, presumably when the latter worked in the North of England.
9ROSSI.—Nineteenth century. Several makers of this name have lived in Italy, chiefly in Padua and Milan. One named ENRICO is a good workman who, with his son, has a business in Padua, and obtained a medal in 1877.
11ROTTA, GIOVANNI.—Cremona; early nineteenth century. The name in labels seen by the writer was spelt with a single "t," but it is said that a good many doubtful or spurious ones exist. Work not highly finished. Reddish-yellow varnish. Writer has seen the label in at least two violins which were certainly of Mittenwald origin.
13ROZE.—Orleans; eighteenth century. Rather neat work and good pattern. Yellow varnish.
15RUB, AUGUST DE.—Viterbo; circa 1760-75. His label states that he made his instruments for his
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