Scan 213
Critical & Documentary Dictionary of Violin Makers Old and Modern, 1928
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1maker who has left good instruments, particularly 'cellos, much admired by artists.
3FURBER (Matthew) — London end of xviii\textsuperscript{th} century. Son and pupil of one preceding. Similar work.
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7GARDEN (James) — Edinburgh end of xix\textsuperscript{th} century. Amateur who became a skilled maker of violins. Stradivarius model. Good varnish.
9GIBBS (James) — London 1840. Has signed few instruments.
11GILKES (Samuel) — London towards 1800. Amati model. Good make which is sought after.
13GILKES (William) — London 1811-1875. Son and pupil of one above. Extensive production. Instruments of different models. Clever imitator of Maggini.
15GLENISTER (W.) — London. 23 Beak Street. Contemporary maker.
17GOUGH (John) — Leeds towards 1820. Average work. Little known.
19GOUGH (Walter) — London towards 1830. Third class make, although his model is good, also his orange or red varnish.
21GOULDING — London beginning of xix\textsuperscript{th} century. This name is found in England branded in violins not possessing the same characteristics or the same origin. He was probably a dealer who purchased from factories.
23GREGSON (R.) — Blackburn (Lancashire). Contemporary maker.
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27HAMMET (Thomas) — London. 68 Purret Road, Plumstead. Born at Torrington, Devon. A specialist in the working of wood
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