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Valentine, William

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  1. A dictionary of violin makers (1896)

    Valentine, William. A maker in London, who died about 1877. He made some good double-basses.

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    1. Urquhart, Thomas. A maker in London about 1650-80; he was probably a Scotchman. His work resembles that of Jacob Rayman, with whom he may have worked, and shows great merit for the period at which he lived. His violins are of two sizes, some on a small, others on a large pattern, very arched, the corners not very prominent, the purfling narrow and placed close to the edge; the oil varnish, of a yellowish-brown or sometimes red colour, is of excellent quality, and is similar to Italian varnish; the tone is clear and silvery. His violins and violas are rare, and no violoncello of his has been seen.
    3. Vaillant (Vaillot, or Vaillaut), François. A maker in Paris, who, according to his labels, was living in the rue de la Juiverie, 1736-38, and according to the old almanacs in rue N.-D.-de-bonne-nouvelle, 1775-83. His instruments show good workmanship, but the varnish is poor. Label: "François Vaillant, rue de la Juiverie à Paris, 1738."
    4. Valentine, William. A maker in London, who died about 1877. He made some good double-basses.
    5. Valler. A maker in Marseilles in 1683.
    6. Vandelli, Giovanni. Was working in Modena, 1796-1839. His violins are fairly well made.
    7. Vanderlist. A maker in Paris, living in rue des Vieux-Augustins, 1788-89. Is said to have copied the work of Guadagnini, both in pattern and varnish, with great skill. He branded his name on his instruments. Label: "Luthier, rue des Vieux-Augustins, près de l'égout de la rue Montmartre, Paris."

  2. A dictionary of violin makers (n.d.)

    Valentine, William. A maker in London, who died about 1877. He made some good double-basses.

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    1. Unverdorben, Marx. A lute maker in Venice, probably about 1400-50. A lute of highly finished workmanship, found in the Collection of instruments at Castle Eisenberg, Bohemia, was inscribed: "Marx Unverdorben a Venetia."
    2. Urquhart, Thomas. A maker in London about 1650-80; he was probably a Scotchman. His work resembles that of Jacob Rayman, with whom he may have worked, and shows great merit for the period at which he lived. His violins are of two sizes, some on a small, others on a large pattern, very arched, the corners not very prominent, the purfling narrow and placed close to the edge; the oil varnish, of a yellowish-brown or sometimes red colour, is of excellent quality, and is similar to Italian varnish; the tone is clear and silvery. His instruments are rare,
    3. Vaillant (Vaillot, or Vaillaut), François. A maker in Paris, who, according to his labels, was living in the rue de la Juiverie, 1736-38, and according to the old almanacs in rue N.-D.-de-bonne-nouvelle, 1775 83. His instruments show good workmanship, but the varnish is poor. Label: "François Vaillant, rue de la Juiverie à Paris, 1738."
    4. Valentine, William. A maker in London, who died about 1877. He made some good double-basses.
    5. Valler. A maker in Marseilles in 1683.
    6. Vandelli, Giovanni. Was working in Modena, 1796-1839. His violins are fairly well made.
    7. Vanderlist. A maker in Paris, living in rue des Vieux-Augustins, 1788-89. Is said to have copied the work of Guadagnini, both in pattern and varnish, with great skill. He branded his name on his instruments. Label: "Luthier, rue des Vieux-Augustins, près de l'égout de la rue Montmartre, Paris."

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Valentine, William. A maker in London, who died about 1877. He made some good double-basses. reported1
Places and dates of work
Valentine, William. A maker in London, who died about 1877. He made some good double-basses. reported1
Places and dates of work
Valentine, William. A maker in London, who died about 1877. He made some good double-basses. reported1

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  1. Stainer, C. (Cecie), 1867-1937, A dictionary of violin makers (London: Novello, n.d.). archive.org, dictionaryofviol00stai. https://archive.org/details/dictionaryofviol00stai.machine textcited for 1 linesource record

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  2. Stainer, C. (Cecie), 1867-1937, A dictionary of violin makers (London: Novello, n.d.). archive.org, dictionaryofviol1899stai. https://archive.org/details/dictionaryofviol1899stai.machine textcited for 1 linesource record

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  3. Stainer, C. (Cecie), 1867-1937, A dictionary of violin makers (London ; New York: Novello, Ewer, 1896). archive.org, dictionaryofviol00stai_0. https://archive.org/details/dictionaryofviol00stai_0.machine textcited for 1 linesource record

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