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Scan 193
Dictionary of Violin makers, 1928
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11880, enjoying a good reputation and having secured awards at sundry exhibitions. Label: William Atkinson in Tottenham 18..
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5BAKER (John) — Oxford 1680. Good workmanship. Light yellow varnish.
7BAKER (Francis) — London towards 1700. A good maker of lutes and viols da gamba. His work is after that of John Baker, who was probably his brother. Light yellow varnish.
9BALMFORTH (L.-P.) — Leeds. 5, Park Lane. Contemporary maker.
11BAINES — End of xviii\textsuperscript{th} century. Pupil of Math. Furber. Good work.
13BALLANTINE — Edinburgh towards 1850. This maker has also worked at Glasgow about 1856. More a dealer than a maker.
15BANKS (Benjamin) — Salisbury 1727-1795. The best of the old English makers. A thorough artist, he has left many instruments of a fine model, well made, the yellow or brown-red varnish of which recalls that of the Italian masters. Skilled copyist of Nicolo Amati and Stainer. Apart from the label some instruments are branded « BB ». No 221.
17BANKS (Benjamin) — London 1754-1820. Son of the above-mentioned. Established himself in London after having worked with his father. Good make. No 262.
19BANKS (James and Henry) — Brothers of the one preceding. They worked together at Salisbury and Liverpool. For some time James was in partnership with his father. Good workmanship. Darker varnish.
21BARNES (Robert) — London circa 1775. Pupil of Th. Smith. This make is devoid of great artistic value.
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