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Dictionary of Violin makers, 1928
28 lines. Read by computer on 27 September 2026. Printed page 138. See the scan on archive.org.
1maker who has left good instruments, particularly 'cellos, much admired by artists.
3FURBER (Matthew) — London end of xviiiith century. Son and pupil of one preceding. Similar work.
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7GARDEN (James) — Edinburgh end of xixth century. Amateur who became a skilled maker of violins. Stradivarius model. Good varnish.
9GIBBS (James) — London 1840. Has signed few instruments.
11GILKES (Samuel) — London towards 1800. Amati model. Good make which is sought after.
13GILKES (William) — London 1811-1875. Son and pupil of one above. Extensive production. Instruments of different models. Clever imitator of Maggini.
15GLENISTER (W.) — London. 23 Beak Street. Contemporary maker.
17GOUGH (John) — Leeds towards 1820. Average work. Little known.
19GOUGH (Walter) — London towards 1830. Third class make, although his model is good, also his orange or red varnish.
21GOULDING — London beginning of xixth century. This name is found in England branded in violins not possessing the same characteristics or the same origin. He was probably a dealer who purchased from factories.
23GREGSON (R.) — Blackburn (Lancashire). Contemporary maker.
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27HAMMET (Thomas) — London. 68 Purret Road, Plumstead. Born at Torrington, Devon. A specialist in the working of wood
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