Scan 233
Critical & Documentary Dictionary of Violin Makers Old and Modern, 1928
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1Stradivarius or Guarnerius. Varnish of a reddish colour. They were apprenticed to the excellent master maker of Mirecourt, Gustave Bazin. No 529.
3WOOD — Blindley Head. End of xixth century. Modern make of value. The varnish is of exceptional quality.
5WORDEN (James) — Preston circa 1839-1910. Known as a piano, organ and string instrument maker. His bow instruments have no definite model, but they are esteemed for their good workmanship.
7WORNUM (Robert) — London 1742-1815. Correctly made guitars and bow instruments.
9WRIGHT (Daniel) — London circa 1740.
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13YOUNG (John) — London circa 1740.
15YOUNG (John) — Aberdeen, 1812-1866. Stradivarius model, slightly arched. Orange varnish lacking suppleness. Branded: « Young, Abdn. », apart from the label.
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