Bow & Bridge Violin and bow makers, as the old books printed them

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Scan 195

Dictionary of Violin makers, 1928

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1BROWN (James) — London circa 1786-1860. Son of aforementioned.
3BROWN (Alexander) — Glasgow 1855. Stradivarius model. Dry varnish.
5BROWNE (John) — London circa 1740. Finished workmanship. Amati model.
7BUCKMAN (G.-H.) — Dover towards 1875. A violinist who became a skilled maker. He has especially reproduced the Stradivarius model, type « Messiah ».
9BYROM (G.) — Liverpool. 27, Mount Pleasant. Contemporary maker.
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13CAHUSAC — London circa 1870. Partner of the Banks brothers. Very arched instruments. Fine brown-red varnish. Ample tone.
15CARTER (John) — London circa 1780. Excellent craftsman who was with Betts.
17CARY (Alphonse & Co) — London. An important factory for all kinds of instruments and accessories. Its foundation dates back to 1872.
19CHALLONER (Thomas) — London circa 1780. Stainer model.
21CHANOT (Georges) — London. Born in Paris in 1830, died in London in 1893. Son and pupil of Georges Chanot of Paris. In 1851 he came to London to work for Charles Maucotel and established himself in 1859. A copyist of rare skill, he is among the best modern makers.
23CHANOT (Joseph-Anthony) — London. Born in London in 1865. Son, pupil and successor of the one preceding.
25CHANOT (Frederick W.) — London. Son of Georges Chanot of Paris. A skilled maker who worked towards 1890.

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