Giovanni Grancino was a stringed instrument maker active in Milan during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He maintained a workshop located in Contrada Largha (also spelled Larga) di Milano, identified in his labels by the sign of the Corona (Crown) [1][3][5][6]. His documented production spans from at least 1693 to 1704, during which period he manufactured both violins and cellos of consistent quality [6][7][8]. Grancino's instruments exhibit standardized dimensions typical of the period, with violins showing back lengths between 35.2 and 35.7 cm, and cellos measuring between 70.3 and 76.8 cm [1][4][6][7]. His workshop address and maker's mark appear with minor variations in spelling across his labels, a common feature of 17th-century Italian instrument makers. Some examples of his work entered notable private collections, including the Rosenberg collection [1][3].
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