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

Hill, W. E.

about 1760

Historical maker

Named in 1 book.

What the books printed

The new encyclopedia of music and musicians, 1929. Page 443, scan 479.

Hill, W. E., & Sons. Noted London firm of violin-makers and dealers, founded about 1760 by Joseph Hill (1715–1784), who had five sons, all able players as well as craftsmen, the …

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May be the same person as Hill, W. E.

Same name

Hill
No town printed
Hill
No town printed
Hill, A
No town printed
Hill, Alfr
No town printed · b. 1862
Hill, Alfred-Ebsworth
No town printed · b. 1862
Hill, Arth
No town printed · b. 1860

Whether any of these is the same person, the books do not say. 34 more Hill pages under H.

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APA 7Bow & Bridge. (2026, September 28). Hill, W. E. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://bowandbridge.com/makers/hill-w-e-3/

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