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Dictionary of Violin makers, 1928

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1old violins, and came to be recognised as a competent expert. His four sons followed in his footsteps and took over the business in New Bond Street, London.
3HILL (William-Henry) — Born in 1857. Eldest son of William Ebsworth Hill. Educated as a musician, he subsequently entered his father's business in London.
5HILL (Arthur-Frederic) — Born in 1860. Second son and pupil of William Ebsworth Hill with whom he worked, and actual partner in the firm of W.-E. Hill and Sons, of London.
7HILL (Alfred-Ebsworth) — Born in 1862. Third son of William Ebsworth Hill. He studied violin making at Mirecourt in the Vosges and eventually entered his father's business, which, in conjunction with his brothers, he took over and is now a partner in the firm of W.-E. Hill and Sons, of London.
9HILL (Walter-Edgard) — 1871-1905. Fourth son and pupil of William Ebsworth Hill. Entered his father's business after studying violin making at Mirecourt.
11HILL & Sons (W.-E.) — The actual partners of the firm are Arthur Frederick & Alfred Ebsworth Hill, Albert Edgar Phillips and Paul Ebsworth Hill. assisted by a staff of workers at New Bond St., London, and at their workshops at Hanwell, Middlesex. As was to be expected, it rested with the descendants of this great line of makers to continue the traditions of their celebrated ancestors. The actual partners above-mentioned have not failed in their task and this firm of world-wide reputation is managed with such authority that it may be considered one of the most important, if not the most important in the world, as much for the quality of the instruments made by them as for the distinguished experts who superintend its destinies.
13HIRCUTT — London beginning of xviiith century.
15HOFFMANN (W.) — Dublin. Contemporary maker.
17HOLDER (Thomas) — London and Leeds 1842-1922. Clever

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