ALBERTI, FERDINANDO
Worked in Milan, 1735-1760.
Few instruments known. Model has a strong resemblance to that of a Grancino of medium arching. Carelessly and irregularly shaped scroll. Bright light yellow varnish, of fair quality, showing up the frequently good-figured wood. Occasionally a rich red-brown varnish on his best instruments. Workmanship far from perfection. Tone lacks real sonority but has considerable power.
Ferdinando Alberti
in Contrada Larga di Milano al
Segno della Corona. F. l’anno. 1737
Ferdinando Alberti fece in Milano
nella Contrada del Pesce al Segno
della Corona. Ao. 1745
A third label has the same wording as No. 2, except ‘nell ’anno’ instead of Ao.