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dictionary of violin makers, 1928
22 lines. Read by computer on 10 September 2026. Printed page 9. See the scan on archive.org.
1NELSON (James) — London. Howley Place, Paddington, Born at Topcliffe, Yorkshire. His first master was his grandfather, James Nelson, of Glasgow. He follows the large Stradivarius model of 1716, giving it slightly more wood to meet with modern requirements. His oil varnish is of a fine deep red colour on a yellow back-ground. All his instruments are signed and dated on the back: Nelson 19.. and on the belly « James Nelson London 19.. » Measurements: Length 14 » Width: 6 13/16, 4 1/2 & 8 1/4.
3NEWTON (Thomas) — London middle of xviii th century. Make not lacking in interest from the point of view of workmanship. On the whole, the aspect is somewhat Tyrolese. Varnish devoid of colour and brilliancy. He was established at Southampton St., Covent Garden.
5NEWTON (Isaac) — London end of xviii th century. Son of one preceding. Same class of work. Pleasantly effective yellow varnish.
7NICOL (Thomas) — Glaterlaw end of xix th century. A skilled workman who has left good violins after Guarneri or Stradivari. He varnished indiscriminately with an oil or spirit varnish.
9NORBORN (John) — London circa 1720.
11NORMAN (Barak) — London circa 1730. Maggini style. Viols and lutes. Good quality woods and varnishes. No 256.
13NORRIS (John) — London circa 1800. Pupil of Th. Smith. Mainly known as a dealer.
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17OWEN (John-William) — Leeds end of xix th century. « Amati House ». Contemporary maker established since 1884. His very finished work has earned for him a well deserved reputation. Apart from his own model he has reproduced those of the Italian Cremonese masters. His varnish varies from yellow to dark red.
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21PAMPHILON (Edward) — London towards 1680. A bad, high make, coated with a fine yellow varnish. No 258.
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