Lanini

Alfred Lanini (1891-1956) was a student of Antoniazzi who settled in San Jose, California. Lanini adopted many  Antoniazzi traits; compare the squat proportions of the button, and the narrow radius of its edge.  He also continued the the high beaded edge work, the spirit varnish, the horizontal brush strokes and a similar purfling.  The ebony locating pin, compass point in the center of the button and the long darts across its base are Lanini's own conscious trademarks. A very consistent maker, he used these devices from early in his career until the end.

For more on Lanini see Julian Hersh's 2005 article in Soundpost Online.