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Critical & Documentary Dictionary of Violin Makers Old and Modern, 1928
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1FEVROT (M.) — London end of xviiiith century. This name was found in an unornamented, small model guitar. In all probability it was the work of a maker of the same name established at Lyons (France) in the latter part of the xviiiith century. Manuscript label in blue ink. M. Fevrot, No 1 Hollin Street, Soho London 1789.
3FIRTH — Leeds circa 1830. Pupil of W. Boots, (the eldest). Ordinary work.
5FLEMING (John) — Saltcoats towards 1890. Good average modern make, after Stradivari. Supple varnish. Branded.
7FORD (Jacob) — London circa 1780. Has made some good imitations of Stainer. Fairly good workmanship.
9FORSTER (John) — Brampton 1688-1781. Spinning-wheel maker.
11FORSTER (William) — Brampton 1713-1801. Son of above-mentioned. Small make of no great artistic value. No 210.
13FORSTER (William) — Brampton 1739-1807. Son and pupil of one above. Very good make. Varnish of excellent quality. Stainer and Amati models. His 'cellos are much sought after. No 211.
15FORSTER (William) — 1764-1824. Son of one above. Like his father, he has left excellent instruments. No 212.
17FORSTER (William) — London 1788-1824. Son of above. Has produced little. Good workmanship.
19FORSTER (Simon-Andrew) — London 1781-1869. Brother of above. Less interesting work.
21FRANKLAND — London circa 1780. Ordinary work.
23FRYER (J.-Ch.) — London circa 1825. Average class make. He worked for Dearlove and became his partner.
25FURBER (John) — London circa 1810. Good make. Stradivarius and Amati models. No 213.
27FURBER (Henri-John) — London. Son of one preceding. Good work.
29FURBER (David) — London, middle of xviiiith century. A skilled
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