Nicola Gagliano

Nicolò Gagliano (c. 1710—1787), also known as Nicola, Nicolaii or Nicolaus, was an Italian luthier and violin-maker from Naples, the eldest son of Alessandro Gagliano (1665—1732). Nicolo produced numerous fine instruments in his prosperous career, which peaked between 1750 and 1770, generally following "Stradivarius" outlines. His label reads Nicolaus Gagliano Filius Alexandri fecit Neap.