Worked at Naples, 1830-1850. A maker of extensive knowledge who, however, did not treat all instruments effectually towards attaining a fine tone, as he sometimes departed too freely from the geometric basis of the design as a whole. Very thoughtful and facile workmanship. Sound-holes and scroll treated with skill, and nicely designed. Large pattern, and judicious restraint in the arching. Usually medium grain spruce, and handsomely figured maple. Rather attractive yellow or golden red varnish. Tone never really satisfactory because of the previously mentioned little trips away from the purest principles of art. 600 dollars has been attached by American dealers to fine specimens, but we have not seen an example for which we should feel inclined to give more than ￡30 (1930). Postiglione was his best pupil.
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Vincenzo Jorio
Fabricante
di Stromenti Armonici
Strada S. M. la Nuova. No. 21
Napoli. 1833
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(ornamental; three types of lettering; printed on yellow paper, sometimes without border)
S.M. – abbreviation of Santa Maria.
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Vincenzo Jorio
Fabricante
di Stromenti Armonici
Neapoli. 1849
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(on yellow paper)
Also made several excellent violas, valued at ￡40 (1932).
Brownish yellow varnish. Average dimensions: body length, 15-1/8 upper bouts, 6.15/16; lower bouts, 8-5/8. ￡125, 1960.