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Critical & Documentary Dictionary of Violin Makers Old and Modern, 1928
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1SOMNY (Joseph-Maurice) — Hanwell. Contemporary maker born at Mirecourt (Vosges) France. Eldest son and pupil of E. Somny-Ouchard. Established at Hanwell since 1911, he had previously been working for twenty-three years in the workshops of Messrs. Hill and Sons of London. This is a first class testimony and his works after the old Italian masters are greatly esteemed. He uses an orange-red varnish. His instruments are signed and bear a manuscript label. No 499.
3SPICER (John) — London end of xviiith century. Lutes and viols. Ordinary workmanship.
5STRONG (John) — Somerset xviiith century. Viols.
7SZEPESSY (Bela) — London. A native of Budapest, where he was born in 1856. Make a little massive but well effected. Artists agree that his instruments possess real sound qualities. Made after the models of the Cremonese masters, his many instruments have brought him several prizes at Exhibitions.
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11TAYLOR (William) — London xviiiith century. Fine workmanship. His 'cellos are sought after.
13TAYLOR (Robert) — Leicester 5 Ann St., Contemporary maker.
15THOMPSON (Robert) — London 1745. Stainer model. Yellow varnish.
17THOMPSON (Charles) — London end of xviiiith century. Work after the manner of Robert Thompson, his father. According to his label, he worked in collaboration with his brother Samuel.
19THOMPSON (Samuel) — London end of xviiiith century. Brother and collaborator of the one preceding. He has also worked with his other brother, Peter, who follows.
21THOMPSON (Peter) — London end of xviiiith century. Brother of the two above-mentioned. Worked in collaboration with his brother Samuel, as mentioned on his label: « Samuel and Peter
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