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Dictionary of Violin makers, 1928
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1he was a pupil of Paul Bailly, the celebrated French maker, who for some time was established in England. Greatly appreciated make, after the Italian masters. Label: Made by GEORGE L. DYKES, Leeds, pupil of PAUL BAILLY (Pupil of JEAN-BAPTISTE VUILLAUME of Paris. No. ).
3DYKES & Sons — London. 84 New Bond Street. Contemporary makers.
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7EDWARDS & Sons — London. 41 Cowcross Street. Contemporary makers.
9EVANS (Richard) — London circa 1750.
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13FENDT (Bernhard) — Inspruch and London 1832. Worked for Dodd and Betts, also in Paris for his uncle Fendt. Maker of great skill who has left fine copies of Amati and Stradivarius.
15FENDT (Bernhard-Simon) — London 1800-1852. Eldest son and pupil of Bernard. Skilled workman who has left numerous copies of Guarnerius, also doublebasses of the Gasparo Da Salo model. Clever repairer. Light red varnish.
17FENDT (Martin) — London 1812-1845. Second son of Bernhard who has worked for Betts. Good workmanship. Light brown varnish of good quality.
19FENDT (Jacob) — London circa 1830. Third son of Bernhard. Fine copies of Stradivarius, Guarnerius and Amati. It is to be deplored that he used artificial means to give his instruments an old appearance.
21FENDT (Francis) — London circa 1860. Good modern make.
23FENDT (William) — London 1833-1852. An excellent workman who has left good instruments.
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