Scan 223
Critical & Documentary Dictionary of Violin Makers Old and Modern, 1928
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1PRETTS — London towards 1850. A pupil of S.-A. Forster and a credit to the tuition he received. Valued modern make. Has been awarded prizes at several exhibitions.
3PURDY — London circa 1850. One of the best collaborators of Fendt. A make much esteemed in England. His varnish, though of fine appearance. somewhat lacks suppleness.
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7RAUCHE (Michael) — London end of xixth century. A clever maker who was established at 176 Chandos Street. His works, principally lutes and theorbos, are prized for their beauty, being adorned with charming incrustations.
9RAWLINS (Henry) — London circa 1770.
11RAYMANN (Jacob) — London circa 1630. A Tyrolese who established himself in England and in all probability was the first to make a violin in that country. His work is a little primitive but his varnish particularly fine. This is yellow-brown, slightly tinted with red. Flat model. The scroll, although well carved, is not in proportion with the body of the instrument. Nos 115-220.
13RITCHIE (A.) — Dundee (Scotland) circa 1833-1904. Very thorough modern make after the Cremonese masters. His varnish lacks suppleness. Judging from the numbers on his last labels, his production must have been fairly large and at least two hundred instruments are to be accounted to him.
15ROBINSON — Manchester end of xixth century. Ordinary make.
17ROBINSON (William) — London. 152 Rochdale Road, Contemporary maker.
19ROMNEY (George) — London circa 1830. A clever workman who has left few instruments. Good class make.
21ROOK (Joseph) — London. Circa 1780. Work after the Forster manner.
23ROSS (John-Bredewell) — London circa 1560. Lutes.
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