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The fiddle fancier's guide; a manual of information regarding violins, violas, basses and bows of classical and modern times, together with biographical notices and portraits of the most famous performers of these instruments, 1892
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1Hamberger, Joseph, Presburg, 1845.
2Hamm, Johann Gottfried, Rome, 18th century. His instruments are of the decorated sort. Ivory borders, etc.
3Harbour, London, 1785—6.
4Hare, John, London, 1700—20. Neat, artistic work. Somewhat prim-looking sound holes, and fine varnish.
5Hare, Joseph, London. About 1720. Similarly good work.
6Harham, London, 1765—85.
7Harton, Michele, Padua, 1602. A lute maker.
8Hartmann, Weimar, 18th century. One of the pupils of Ernst in Gotha. Poor work.
9Hassalwander, Johann, Munich. About 1855. He made lutes, violins, zithers and guitars.
10Hassert, Eisenach, 18th century. Common work.
11Hassert, Rudolstadt, 18th century. Common work.
12Hayden, Johann, Nuremberg, 1610. A sort of dealer.
13Haynes, Foucher and Co., London. This business has been in existence for many years, being first established by W. Haynes in the north of London, about the year 1859. They produce high class instruments at exceedingly moderate prices. Their chief model in violins, violas, and 'cellos is Stradivari, but they have also Amati, Guarnerius, and Maggini models as well. I have seen a large number of their instruments, and I can say that they deserved the highest praise in regard to tone, style of work, and finish.
14Haynes, Jacob, London. About 1752. An old
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