GUILLAMI, Spanish family of Violin-makers, about 1680-1780.
HARTON, Michael, Padua, 1600. Lute-maker.
KERLINO, Joan, 1449. Maker of Viols. Numerous instruments of the Violin shape have been attributed to this maker, particularly those of quaint appearance, but it is doubtful whether he made any instruments but those of the Viol type.
LAGETTO, Luigi, Paris, about 1753.
| Carolus Ferdinandus Landulphus, fecit Mediolani in Via S. Margaritæ anno 17— |
LANDOLFI, Carlo Ferdinando, Milan, 1750. Though he belonged to the latest of the Italian makers, his merits were of no ordinary kind. His instruments vary very much, and hence, probably, a confusion has arisen as to there being two makers of this name, which is not the case. Those instruments which have the bright red varnish are certainly the best. The varnish is very transparent, and, the wood being strikingly handsome, the effect is most pleasing. The pattern is not a copy of Guarneri, as often stated, but thoroughly original. His sound-hole cannot be considered an effective one, and is not in keeping with the work. The outer edge is generally grooved. The scroll is weak. His Violoncellos are mostly of small size. Some of this maker's instruments are very unfinished, many not being purfled, and having only a single coat of varnish.
LANZA, Antonio Maria, 1674. Copied the Brescian makers.
LAVAZZA, Santino, Milan, about 1700.
Santino Lavazza fece in Milano in Contrada larga 17—
LAVAZZA, Antonio, Milan.