186 makers. The earliest year printed is 1500, the latest 1898.
Every maker here has Cremona in a printed line.
- 1600 to 1610 Gouvernari, Antonio
Gouvernari, Antonio. Cremona, 1600-10.
- 1614 Gerani, Paolo
Gerani, Paolo. — Cremona. 1614.
- 1614 Gerans, P.
Gerans, P., Cremona—1614.
- about 1614 Gerans, Paolo
Gerans, Paolo. Working in Cremona about 1614.
- 1630 to 1730 Guarnerius
GUARNERIUS (Andrea). Italian violin-maker, worked at Cremona between years 1630-95. Instruments good. Founder of the celebrated Guarnerius family.
- 1630 to 1720 Ruggeri, Francesco
Ruggeri, Francesco. Cremona, 1630-1720. Pupil of one of the Amati, either Hieronymus or Nicolas. Followed closely outline and model of that family. Violins, two types; small, slender form, similar to that of brothers Amati; and large, resembling grand pattern of Nicolas Amati. Varnish of latter,
- about 1640 Acevo
ACEVO, Cremona, about 1640.—School of Amati.
- about 1640 Acevo
ACEVO, Cremona, about 1640. — School of Amati. Pupil of Giuseppe Cappa. His workmanship is rough, and the material which he used ill-selected.
- 1640 to 1668 Ruger, F. (detto il per)
Ruger, F. (detto il per), Cremona—1640-68-84-1720.
- 1640 to 1737 Stradivarius, Antonio
Stradivarius, Antonio, Cremona, b. between 1640 and 1650, d. 1737. The past master of the art of violin making, and a pupil of Nicolas Amati. …
- about 1641 Gennaro, Giacomo
GENNARO, Giacomo. Worked at Cremona, in the shop of Niccolò Amati, about 1641. His name is mentioned in the parish registers in Cremona as being employed by Amati.
- born 1641 Mola, Francesco
Mola, Francesco. — Cremona. Geb. 1641.
- born 1648 Fraiser, Giorgio
Fraiser, Giorgio. Was working in Cremona, 1666, in the workshop of Nicola Amati.
- 1649 to 1740 Amati, Hieronymus II
AMATI (Hieronymus II) — Cremona 1649-1740. Niccolo's third son and his successor. His work is little known and although fine at times, it is inferior to that of his father. His model is large and rather flat. The varnish is of inferior quality and the sound holes are carelessly cut. No 3.
- born 1649 Stradiva'Ri, Stradiva'Rius
STRADIVA'RI (STRADIVA'RIUS), Antonio. The most famous of vn. and 'cello makers; b. Cremona, 1649(50?); d. there 1737. Probably worked under N. Amati, abt. 1667-79. His finest insts. date from 1700 to 1725.
- 1650 to 1670 Albani, P.
Albani, P., Cremona, 1650—1670. I know nothing of this maker. He is supposed to have been a pupil of Nicolas Amati, and to have made instruments of that model and of good workmanship.
- 1650 to 1696 Guarnerius, A.
Guarnerius (P.), A., Cremona—1650-96.
- 1650 to 1700 Rudger
RUDGER, Cremona, 1650—1700. This maker is often confused with the family Ruggieri, but is quite distinct. His Violoncellos are very large, and deep in the sides. The varnish is of good quality and dark brown colour. His Violins and Violas are excellent instruments.
- 1655 to 1728 Guarneri, Pietro (I) Giovanni
Guarneri, Pietro (I) Giovanni. — Cremona, Mantua. Geb. 18. Febr. 1655 in Cremona, † nach 1728
- 1655 to 1740 Guarneri, Pietro Giovanni
GUARNERI, Pietro Giovanni, eldest son of Andrea, b. Feb. 18, 1655, at Cremona; d. about 1740.
- 1655 to 1728 Guarnerius, Pietro I
GUARNERIUS (Pietro I) — Cremona and Mantua 1655-1728.
- 1660 to 1680 Caeste, Gaetano
CAESTE, GAETANO, Cremona, 1660 to 1680.
- 1660 to 1700 Ruggieri, Giacinto-Gio-Battista
RUGGIERI (Giacinto-Gio-Battista) — Cremona circa 1660-1700
- 1660 Trunco
Trunco, Cremona—1660.
- born 1666 Guarneri, Giuseppe Gian Battista (»Joseph Guarnerius«)
Guarneri, Giuseppe Gian Battista (»Joseph Guarnerius«). — Cremona. Geb. 22. Nov. 1666, † wahrscheinlich nach 1738
- 1666 to 1738 Guarneri, Giuseppe Giovan Battista
Guarneri, Giuseppe Giovan Battista, second son of Andrea, b. Nov. 25, 1666, Cremona; d. soon after 1738. Said to have been a pupil of his father, but showed …
- 1666 to 1696 Ruggeri, Giacinto Gio
RUGGERI (RUGIERI), GIACINTO GIO. BATTISTA, Cremona, 1666 to 1696.
- 1668 to 1720 Ruggierius, Franciscus
RUGGIERIUS, Franciscus, Cremona, 1668—1720. surnamed "Il Per." The family of Ruggierius long occupied a foremost place in the city of Cremona as …
- 1670 to 1700 Barzellini, Egidius
Barzellini, Egidius. Maker in Cremona, 1670-1700. Label: "Egidius Barzellini fecit ecolle Amatius Cremonen, 1680."
- 1671 to 1743 Stradivari, F. (son)
Stradivari, F. (son), Cremona—1671-1743.
- 1671 to 1743 Stradivari, Francesco
Stradivari, Francesco, son of Antonio Stradivari; b. Feb. 1, 1671, Cremona; d. May 11, 1743. Was a pupil of his father and worked in his workshop …
- 1671 to 1743 Stradivarius, Francesco
Stradivarius, Francesco, Cremona, b. 1671, d. 1743.
- 1674 Benedicti
BENEDICTI, Donate de. Cremona, 1674.
- 1674 Benedicti, Donate de
BENEDICTI, Donate de. Cremona, 1674.
- 1678 Clementi, Pietro
Clementi, Pietro. — Cremona. 1678.
- 1679 Benedicti, Donato de
Benedicti, Donato de. — Cremona. 1679.
- 1679 Ruggeri, Guido
RUGGERI, GUIDO, Cremona, 1679.
- 1679 to 1742 Stradivari, O. (son)
Stradivari, O. (son), Cremona—1679-1742.
- 1679 to 1742 Stradivarius, Omobono
Stradivarius, Omobono, Cremona, b. 1679, d. 1742.
- 1680 to 1730 Guarnerius, J. (son of A.)
Guarnerius, J. (son of A.), Cremona—1680-1730.
- 1680 to 1730 Ruggieri, Vincenzo
RUGGIERI (Vincenzo) — Cremona circa 1680-1730. Son of Francesco Ruggieri. The work of this master has not the same value and cannot be compared …
- 1683 Guarneri, Ubaldo
Guarneri, Ubaldo. — Cremona. 1683.
- born 1683 Guarnerius, (Giuseppe Antonio).
GUARNERIUS (Giuseppe Antonio). Italian violin-maker, B. Cremona, June 8, 1683. D. 1745. This artist, who is known as Giuseppe del Jesù, is the greatest of the family; his instruments …
- 1685 Violcete?, G. Giov
Violcete? (Violcetra, Violente), G. Giov. Casp. — Cremona. 1685
- 1686 Penscher, Maria
Penscher, Maria. — Cremona. 1686.
- 1686 Penscher, Maria (Mario? Marco?)
Penscher, Maria (Mario? Marco?). — Cremona. 1686
- 1687 Bergonzi
BERGONZI, or BAGANZI, FRANCISCO, Cremona, 1687.
- 1687 Bergonzi, F.
Bergonzi, F., Cremona—1687.
- 1687 to 1742 Guarneri, Giuseppe
Guarneri, Giuseppe, genannt »del Gesù«. — Cremona. Geb. 16. Okt. 1687¹), † nach 1742
- 1690 to 1728 Guarnerius, Petrus
GUARNERIUS, Petrus, Cremona and Mantua, 1690—1728. Brother of Joseph Guarnerius. In this maker, again, there is much originality, his work, …
- 1690 to 1735 Montada, Gregorio
MONTADA, GREGORIO, Cremona, 1690 to 1735.
- 1690 to 1755 Ruggeri, Vincenzo
RUGGERI (RUGIERI), VINCENZO, Cremona, 1690 to 1735. A son of Francesco, but less important than his father. A fine instrument of his is in the Imperial Collection of Musical Instruments in Berlin. Beethoven had one labeled 1690, which was given to him by Prince Lichnowsky.
- 1693 Margini, Antonio
Margini, Antonio. — Cremona (?). 1693
- 1695 to 1755 Guadaguini, Lorenzo
GUADAGUINI (Lorenzo) — Cremona circa 1695-1755. This
- 1695 to 1760 Guarnerius, Pietro II
GUARNERIUS (Pietro II) — Cremona and Venice 1695-1760.
- 1696 Marcelli, Giovanni
Marcelli, Giovanni. A maker in Cremona in 1696. Label: "Joannes Marcelli fecit Cremonae, MDCXCVI."
- 1696 to 1697 Marcelli, Giovanni Antonio
MARCELLI (MARCELLO), GIOVANNI ANTONIO, Cremona, 1696 to 1697.
- 1700 to 1740 Montagnana, Domenico
Montagnana, Domenico, Cremona and Venice, 1700—1740. Pupil of Antonio Stradivari After leaving the workshop of his famous master, he followed …
- 1700 to 1740 Montagnana, Dominicus
MONTAGNANA, Dominicus, Cremona and Venice, 1700—1740. Pupil of Antonius Stradiuarius.
- 1700 to 1730 Rugeri, V. (sometimes Ruger)
Rugeri, V. (sometimes Ruger), Cremona—1700-30.
- 1700 to 1730 Rugerius, Vincenzo
RUGERIUS, Vincenzo, Cremona, 1700—1730.
- 1700 to 1730 Ruggeri, Vincenzio
RUGGERI, VINCENZIO, Cremona, 1700 to 1730.
- 1701 Anselmo
ANSELMO, Cremona, 1701. The instruments of this maker partake of the Rugerius type. The varnish is very rich in colour and possesses considerable body. Scarce. There are two very excellent Violoncellos by Anselmo in England.
- 1701 Anselmo
ANSELMO, Cremona, 1701. The instruments of this maker partake of the Rugerius type. The varnish is very rich in colour and possesses considerable body. Scarce. There are two very excellent Violoncellos by Anselmo in England.
- 1701 Anselmo, P.
Anselmo, P., Cremona and Venice, 1701. Very little known about him. Described as good work.
- 1702 Cornelli, Carlo
Cornelli, Carlo. — Cremona. 1702.
- 1703 Romarius, Antonius
ROMARIUS, ANTONIUS, Cremona, 1703.
- 1705 Rota, J.
Rota, J., Cremona—1705.
- 1711 to 1786 Guadagnini, Giovanni-Battista II
GUADAGNINI (Giovanni-Battista II) — Cremona, Piacenze, Milan and Turin 1711-1786. Born at Cremona. Son and pupil of Lorenzo. Calls himself pupil of Stradivarius …
- 1711 to 1786 Guadagnini, Giovanni Battista
Guadagnini, Giovanni Battista. Cremona, 1711-1786. Son. Finest instruments made in Piacenza and Parma. Extensively copied by Italians, French and English.
- 1715 to 1765 Bergonzi, Michel Angiolo
BERGONZI, MICHEL ANGIOLO, Cremona, b. about 1715, d. about 1765. Bergonzi succeeded his father in 1747, working at several different models, but …
- 1715 Bomini, Carlo
Bomini, Carlo. — Cremona 1715.
- 1718 to 1720 Bergonzi, C.
Bergonzi, C., Cremona—1718-20-50-55.
- 1720 to 1744 Albanesi, Sebastiano
Albanesi, Sebastiano. Worked in Cremona, 1720-44. Pupil of Carlo Bergonzi. His instruments are not much arched and both in varnish and make are similar to those made in Milan; the tone is powerful.
- 1720 to 1744 Albanesi, Sebastianus
ALBANESI, Sebastianus, Cremona, 1720—1744.—The instruments of this maker are now rarely met with. They were well made. The pattern is bold and …
- about 1720 Anselmi, Pietro
ANSELMI (Pietro) — Cremona, Florence and Venice circa 1720. Nice instruments, Amati or Ruggieri style. Gold yellow varnish.
- 1720 to 1772 Baestrieri, T.
Baestrieri, T., Cremona and Mantua, 1720—1772. A very good maker indeed. Some of his work is remarkably like that of Stradivari in almost all points, except finish. Powerful and good quality of tone.
- 1720 to 1772 Balestrieri, T.
BALESTRIERI (Tomaso) — Cremona and Mantua circa 1730-1770. Make of heavy aspect but bearing personality and generally with a powerful tone. A pupil …
- 1720 to 1760 Bergonzi, M. A.
Bergonzi, M. A., Cremona—1720-60.
- 1720 to 1760 Bergonzi, Michael Angelo
BERGONZI, Michael Angelo, Cremona, 1720—1760. Brother of Nicholas. The pattern is large, and partakes of the character of Stradiuarius' instruments.
- 1720 to 1742 Stradiuarius, Omobono
Stradiuarius, Omobono, Cremona, 1720—1742.
- 1722 to 1765 Bergonzi, Michel Angelo
Bergonzi, Michel Angelo, son of Carlo, b. 1722; d. after 1765. Worked in Cremona about 1740-65. His work is heavy and altogether inferior to that …
- 1722 Ficker, J. C.
Ficker, J. C., Cremona—1722.
- 1723 Ruggieri, Antonio
Ruggieri, Antonio. — Cremona. 1723
- 1725 to 1735 Balestrieri, Pietro
Balestrieri (Balestieri), Pietro, brother of Tommaso. His instruments are inferior. He worked at Cremona about 1725.
- about 1725 Gagliano, Giovanni-Baptista
GAGLIANO (Giovanni-Baptista) — Cremona circa 1725. Pupil of Stradivarius as stated on his label. Probably belonged to the Gagliano family of Naples, but is little known. No 119.
- 1725 to 1740 Giordano, Alberto
Giordano (Giordane), Alberto. A maker in Cremona about 1735-40. A little pocket violin with rose-coloured varnish is beautifully made, with the label: "Alto Giordano fecit Cremonae" (the date illegible).
- 1726 to 1727 Gudi, Hieronimo
GUDI, HIERONIMO, Cremona, 1726 to 1727.
- 1727 Gudis, Hieronimo
Gudis, Hieronimo. A maker in Cremona in 1727. A very beautiful viola d'amore of his is known, the belly made of good pine, the back and sides …
- 1728 Gagliano, Gio
Gagliano, Gio. Battista. — Cremona. 1728
- 1729 Ricolazi, Ludovico
Ricolazi, Ludovico. — Cremona. 1729.
- 1729 Ricolazzi, Lodovico
Ricolazzi, Lodovico. A maker in Cremona in 1729.
- 1730 Montade, Gregory
MONTADE, Gregory, Cremona, 1730. Copied Stradiuarius.
- 1730 Montaldi, Gregorio
MONTALDI, Gregorio, Cremona, 1730. Copied Stradivari.
- about 1730 Romanini, Antonio
ROMANINI (Antonio) — Cremona circa 1730. Good class maker.
- 1730 Rosiero, Rocco
Rosiero, Rocco. — Cremona. 1730.
- 1731 to 1751 Antony, Girolamo
ANTONY (GIROLAMO). — Crémone, 1751. Joli patron, vernis jaune :
- 1735 Balestieri, P.
Balestieri, P., Cremona—1735.
- 1735 to 1740 Giordane, A.
Giordane, A., Cremona—1735-40.
- 1735 Montade, G.
Montade, G., Cremona—1735.
- 1735 Montade, Gregorio
MONTADE, GREGORIO, Cremona, 1735.
- 1735 to 1747 Pagani, Gian Battista
Pagani, Gian Battista. A maker in Cremona in 1747. A violin is known, well made.
- 1739 to 1765 Bergonzi, N.
Bergonzi, N., Cremona—1739-65.
- 1739 to 1765 Bergonzi, Nicolaus
Bergonzi, Nicolaus, Cremona, 1739—1765. Son of Michael Angelo Bergonzi, made better finished instruments than his father, and much after same model, but worse varnish, and as far as I have been able to judge, I do not like them so well.
- 1740 Bergonzi, Giuseppe
Bergonzi, Giuseppe. — Cremona. 1740.
- 1740 to 1782 Bergonzi, Nicola
Bergonzi, Nicola, eldest son of Michel Angelo. Worked in Cremona about 1755-82. His instruments show a great falling off; made on a similar …
- about 1740 Guglielmi, Gio-Battista
GUGLIELMI (Gio-Battista) — Cremona circa 1740. This third rate maker must have produced little, as his works are seldom met with. Of little interest. Amati model.
- born 1740 Panormo, Vincenzo
PANORMO (VINCENZO). — Né à Palerme en 1740. Il travailla, dit-on, à Crémone, et vint ensuite s'établir à Paris¹.
- 1741 Bergonzi, Ludovico
Bergonzi, Ludovico. — Cremona. 1741
- 1746 to 1752 Falco, P.
Falco, P. Worked in Cremona about 1746-52.
- 1747 Guglielmi, Gio
Guglielmi, Gio. Battista. A maker in Cremona, 1747.
- 1750 to 1755 Alvani, Paolo
ALVANI (Paolo) — Cremona circa 1750. Has made several good copies of Guarnerius. Yellow varnish.
- 1750 Antony, H.
ANTONY (Hieronymus) — Cremona 1750. Probably of German origin, this maker is little known.
- 1750 to 1777 Bergonzi, Zosimo
BERGONZI, ZOSIMO, Cremona, 1750 to 1777.
- 1750 to 1777 Bergonzi, Zosimo
Bergonzi, Zosimo. — Cremona. 1750. 1777.
- 1750 to 1817 Ceruti, Giovanni Battista
CERUTI, Giovanni Battista, Cremona, 1755—1817. Ceruti made a large number of Violins and Violoncellos of the pattern of Amati. He appears to have …
- 1750 Pfretschner, Gotlob
PFRETSCHNER, Gotlob, Cremona, 1750. Very common-place.
- 1750 Pfretschner, Gottlob
PFRETSCHNER, Gottlob, Cremona, 1750. Very common-place
- 1750 Pfretzschner, Gottlob
Pfretzschner, Gottlob, Cremona, 1750. Very commonplace.
- 1750 to 1794 Pfretzschner, J. G.
Pfretzschner, J. G., Cremona—1750-94.
- 1750 Pfretzschner, Johann Gottlob
Pfretzschner, Johann Gottlob, Cremona, 1750.
- 1751 Polis, Luca de
Polis, Luca (de). — Cremona. 1751.
- born 1751 Storione, Lorenzo b
STORIONE, LORENZO (b. Cremona, 1751), one of the last famous Cremonese violin-makers, who worked on the model of Stradivari from 1776–95. His violoncellos are particularly admired for their full tone.
- 1751 to 1798 Storioni, L.
Storioni, L., Cremona—1751-98.
- 1751 to 1799 Storioni, Lorenzo
STORIONI, LORENZO, Cremona, living in 1782, said to be the last of the great Cremona makers. Forster says his instruments resemble those of Joseph Guarnerius,
- 1752 Falco
FALCO, Cremona, 1752. Average merit.
- 1755 Camillio, D.
Camillio, D., Cremona, 1755.
- 1755 Camillio, Davide
Camillio, Davide. — Cremona. 1755
- 1755 Camillio, Davido
Camillio, Davido. A maker in Cremona in 1755
- 1755 to 1817 Ceruti, Giovambatista
Ceruti, Giovambatista, Cremona, 1755—1817. This maker is, in Italy, supposed to have been a pupil of Storioni, on what ground it is difficult to guess. He
- 1755 to 1817 Cerutti, Giov
Cerutti, Giov. Battista. — Cremona. Geb. um 1755, † nach 1817
- 1755 to 1817 Cerutti, Giovanni-Batista
CERUTTI (Giovanni-Batista) — Cremona 1755-1817. Niccolo Amati style. Large production. Successor and pupil of Storioni. Fine make often after the Guarnerius model. The whole scale of colours has been used by this master when varnishing.
- about 1760 Bergonzi, Niccolo
BERGONZI (Niccolo) — Cremona circa 1760. Eldest son and pupil of the preceding one. Fairly minute workmanship. Yellow varnish. The scroll is not an achievement. On the whole, less interesting work. No 12.
- 1765 Bergonzi, Z.
Bergonzi, Z., Cremona—1765.
- about 1770 Marcelli, Giovan
MARCELLI (Giovan) — Cremona circa 1770. Interesting make with incrustations. Yellow varnish. No 335.
- about 1775 Bergonzi, Zozimo
BERGONZI (Zozimo) — Cremona circa 1775. Son of Michael-Angelo. Same work as that of his brother Niccolo. His 'cellos are better treated than his violins. No 39.
- 1780 to 1798 Storioni, Laurentius
STORIONI, Laurentius, Cremona, 1780—1798. The last of the old makers who evinced any powers of originality. Although Laurentius Storioni Fecit there is an almost total absence of refinement in his works, there is much that is clever, which has already caused these instruments
- 1784 Bacchetta, Giuseppe
Bacchetta (Barchetta), Giuseppe. — Cremona und Mantua. 1784.
- 1785 to 1828 Gusetto, Nicola
GUSETTO, NICOLA, Cremona, 1785 to 1828.
- 1785 Gusetto, Nicola
Gusetto, Nicola. — Cremona. 1785. 1818.
- 1785 Gusetto, Nicolo
Gusetto, Nicolo. — Cremona. 1785. 1828
- 1785 to 1828 Gussetto, Nicola
GUSSETTO, NICOLA, Cremona, 1785 to 1828.
- 1787 to 1860 Cerutti, Guiseppe
CERUTTI (Guiseppe) — Cremona circa 1787-1860. Son and successor of the above-mentioned. Good make, not quite equal to that of his father. Orange varnish. Used to brand G. C. apart from his label. The weak point of his instruments is considered to be the scroll, which lacks gracefulness.
- 1788 Ficker, J. G.
Ficker, J. G., Cremona—1788.
- 1788 to 1789 Ficker, Johann Gottlieb
Ficker, Johann Gottlieb. A maker in Cremona about 1788-9.
- 1789 Ficker, Johann Gotleib
FICKER, Johann Gotleib, Cremona, 1789.
- 1789 Ficker, Johann Gotlieb
FICKER, Johann Gotlieb, Cremona, 1789.
- 1790 Guletto, N.
Guletto, N., Cremona—1790.
- 1794 Pfretschner, Johann Gottlob
PFRETSCHNER, Johann Gottlob. Cremona, 1794; not good.
- 1795 to 1810 Rota, Giovanni
ROTA, GIOVANNI, Cremona, 1795 to 1810.
- 1796 Capo, Antonio
Capo (Capa), Antonio. — Cremona. 1796.
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