Bow & Bridge Violin and bow makers, as the old books printed them

Forster, J.

b. 1688

Historical maker

Named in 1 book.

What the books printed

Old Violins And Their Makers, James M. Fleming. 1883. Page 318, scan 332.

Forster, J., Brampton—born 1688.

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Same name

Forster
Brampton · b. 1739, d. 1808
Forster, John
No town printed · b. about 1688
Forster, S. A.
London · 1801 to 1869
Forster, Sim
No town printed · b. 1781, d. 1870
Forster, Simon Andrew
London · b. 1801, d. 1870
Forster, Simon Andrew
London · b. 1781, d. 1870

Whether any of these is the same person, the books do not say. 3 more Forster pages under F.

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APA 7Bow & Bridge. (2026, October 6). Forster, J. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://bowandbridge.com/makers/forster-j/

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