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British violin-makers classical and modern; being a biographical and critical dictionary of British makers of the violin from the foundation of the classical school to the end of the nineteenth century, 1904

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1BRITISH VIOLIN-MAKERS
3Arts and Crafts Book of the Worshipful Guild of Markneukirchen Violin Makers." Mr. Heron-Allen is also the possessor of the largest collection of unpublished autograph letters of celebrated violinists in England. He was fortunate enough to secure nearly all the letters written by violinists to Louis Spohr at his sale some years ago.
5Mr. Heron-Allen's labels are drawn in pen and ink, and each one differently. The instruments he has made are at his own and at his father's residence. They were not made for sale, and no price is put upon them; in fact, he would not part with them for any consideration.
7ALLEN, SAMUEL, London, contemporary. He is principally a bow-maker. He was for several years in the employ of the Messrs. Hill, and was held in high esteem by them as a first-class workman. In 1891 he started business on his own account as a violin and bow maker and repairer, but he devotes his time principally to bow-making. His workmanship is excellent, and his bows have a graceful and durable cambre, which, together with a nice balance, gives them a place in the front rank of modern bows. Allen was born in Cornwall in 1858, and was educated for the scholastic profession.
9ANDERSON, HENRY, Edinburgh, contemporary. He was born in Auchtermuchty in May 1839. He has made about 120 violins, and repaired extensively. Model: Joseph Guarnerius. I have not seen any of his work, but it is said to be of good average merit. He received a diploma and bronze medal at the Glasgow East End Exhibition, 1890, for a case of violins.
11ANDERSON, JOHN, Aberdeen. He was born in 1829, and died in 1883. He said that he made about a thousand instruments of every description. His model approximated to that of Stradivari, early period. The varnish is an oil one of an indifferent quality, in various colours. The

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