Third son of Bernhard. Born in London, 1802. Died at Finsbury, 1849. Apprenticed to brother Bernhard Simon; employed by Davis of Coventry Street, and worked for Turner (violin dealer). Carrying our observations through the careers of the Fendts, and bearing vividly in mind the splendid work of Bernhard Simon, we do not hesitate to affirm that none of them quite elevated the art of clever workmanship to the same degree-as Jacob. Received a large share of public atten¬tion with replicas of Stradivarius, Guarnenus, and Amati=-rnodern anhq.ues, superlatively finished imitations (even to the worn appearance of the varnish), which would have constituted in themselves (if a score or so could have collected), an important pictorial gallery of English art, if he had not indulged in the practice of counterfeiting by putting in fictitious labels, etc. l':!struments tr~ly Cremonese in every detail, showing the plentitude and versatility of hIS skill. Modelling altogether captivating, often beautifully broad and. flat. Brownish red varnish of lovely tinge, arresting the eye and forcing Itself ll~to observation. Execution of the sound-holes generally flawless in workmanship and design, though the Guarnetius imitations may be somewhat exaggerated. Belly wood .Invanably of regular grain, backs and ribs always of magnificently figured !11atenal. Tonal quality worth £50 (1925) of anybody's money, 800 dollars .realIsed In Amenca for a specimen dated 1830. These VIOlInS can be really enjoyed by those who search for mere external beauty, and in the quiet seclusion of one's studio, where we may have examples of the old masters, and in the comparison, we shall see Jacob's fine embodiment of every characteristic.
Third son of Bernhard. Born in London, 1802. Died at Finsbury, 1849. Apprenticed to brother Bernhard Simon; employed by Davis of Coventry Street, and worked for Turner (violin dealer). Carrying our observations through the careers of the Fendts, and bearing vividly in mind the splendid work of Bernhard Simon, we do not hesitate to affirm that none of them quite elevated the art of clever workmanship to the same degree-as Jacob. Received a large share...