London · 1650 to 1680
Historical maker
Named in 9 books.
What the books printed
British Violin Makers, W. Meredith Morris. London: Robert Scott, 1920. p. 247. Held as more than one scan.
As printed on this page: "URQUHART, THOMAS, London: 1650-80. One of our early old makers, the best part of whose work is the varnish, which very closely resembles the Italian varnish. I have seen one violin of his make, which was much arched, and had a sweet but small tone."
British Violin Makers, W. Meredith Morris. London: Robert Scott, 1920. Page 247, scan 305. Held as more than one scan.
URQUHART, THOMAS, London: 1650-80. One of our early old makers, the best part of whose work is the varnish, which very closely resembles the Italian varnish. I have seen one violin of his make, which was much arched, and had a sweet but small tone.
A dictionary of music and musicians (A.D. 1450-1878, Grove, George. London, England: Macmillan and Co., 1878. p. 210.
As printed on this page: "URQUHART, THOMAS, an early London violin-maker, who worked in the reign of Charles II. The dates on his violins are chiefly in the seventies and eighties. The model superficially resembles Gaspar di Salo; it …"
A dictionary of music and musicians (A.D. 1450-1889), 1889. p. 210.
As printed on this page: "URQUHART, THOMAS, an early London violin-maker, who worked in the reign of Charles II. The dates on his violins are chiefly in the seventies and eighties. The model superficially resembles Gaspar di Salo; it …"
A dictionary of music and musicians (A.D. 1450-1889), Grove, George, 1820-1900, editor. London, New York, Macmillan and Co., 1890. p. 210.
As printed on this page: "URQUHART, THOMAS, an early London violin-maker, who worked in the reign of Charles II. The dates on his violins are chiefly in the seventies and eighties. The model superficially resembles Gaspar di Salo; it …"
A dictionary of violin makers, Stainer, C. (Cecie). London; New York: Novello, Ewer, 1896. p. 96.
As printed on this page: "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. H…"
A dictionary of music and musicians …, Grove, George, Sir. London: Macmillan, 1899. p. 210.
As printed on this page: "URQUHART, THOMAS, an early London violin-maker, who worked in the reign of Charles II. The dates on his violins are chiefly in the seventies and eighties. The model superficially resembles Gaspar di Salo; it …"
A dictionary of violin makers, Stainer, C. (Cecie). London: Novello, n.d. p. 96.
As printed on this page: "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. H…"
Biographical dictionary of musicians, Brown, James Duff. Paisley, London: A. Gardner, 1886. p. 599.
As printed on this page: "URQUHART (Thomas). Scottish violin-maker of 17th century. Established in London in reign of Charles II., and made instruments of considerable value. These are now rarely met with. Noted for good varnishing."
Les ancêtres du violon et du violoncelle, les luthiers et les fabricants d'archets, 1901. Page 283, scan 297.
URQUHART (THOMAS). — Londres, 1650. Bonne lutherie, style Raymann, très beau vernis.
- Entries from 9 books stand under this name, and the software judged them likely the same person. Tell us if that is wrong and we will split the record.
Same name
Whether any of these is the same person, the books do not say. 1 more Urquhart page under U.
Same town, same time
44 other London makers have a year in the 1600s. A few of them:
- 1648 to 1650 Urquhart, T
- 1650 to 1698 Shaw, John
- 1650 Turner, William
- 1650 Wise, Christopher
- 1655 Shaw
- 1656 Shaw