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The Violin: Its Famous Makers and their Imitators, 1875
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1and Manson in 1856; the small but exquisite collection of Mr. Charles Plowden, consisting of four Stradiuariuses and four Guarneriuses, with other instruments of less merit, the whole of which again passed into Mr. Hart's possession upon the death of their owner; and, lastly, a large portion of the well-known collection of the late Mr. Joseph Gillott, sold by Christie and Manson shortly after the famous sale of pictures belonging to the same gentleman. This collection of Violins realised upwards of £4,000. To mention individually the gems comprised in this array of Cremona's handiwork would be a difficult task, but among them may be noticed the Guarnerius Violin known as the "King," which brought 700 guineas; the Stradiuarius Viola, formerly Lord Macdonald's, which sold for 400 guineas; the beautiful Stradiuarius Violin now in the possession of P. Roberts, Esq., &c.
3Heesom, Edward, London, 1748. Mostly copies of Stainer.
5Hill, William, London, 1741. Very good work.
7William Hill, Maker, in Poland Street,
8near Broad Street, 17—
10Hill, Joseph, London. Brother of the above. His Violoncellos and Tenors are well made instruments.
12Joseph Hill, Maker,
13at the Harp and Flute,
14in the Hay Market,
1517 London. 69
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