The violin: its famous makers and their imitators

Everyone this source names

This document prints 116 names. A name found this way is the weakest thing this site records: the book names the person, and nothing more is said. It is not a line in a record — the lines that actually rest on this source are listed above, each with its own confidence. 85 of the names below reach a record on this site; lines from this source have been written for 20. The rest are names and nothing else — which is an honest description of the evidence, and an invitation: if you know one of these makers, we want to hear from you.

1. Bourdat, Sebastian scan page 208, line 5 claim written

   Bourdat, Sebastian, Mirecourt, 1620. One of the earliest Violin makers in Mirecourt, who possibly, in conjunction with Tywersus, founded the manufacture in that now widely-known town. — trade term as printed: "Violin makers" — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

2. Norris, Made scan page 258, line 5 draft record
3. Wamsley scan page 262, line 17 draft record
4. Gagliano, Ferdinandus scan page 118, line 3 draft record
5. Gagliano, Januarius scan page 118, line 5 draft record
6. Gagliano, Giuseppe scan page 118, line 7 claim written

   GAGLIANO, Giuseppe, Naples, 1780. Son of Ferdinandus. — governing section heading: "SECTION XII.—GERMAN AND DUTCH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

7. Garani, Michael Angelo scan page 118, line 15 draft record
8. Gattanani, Piedmont scan page 118, line 17 draft record
9. Berroit, Brussels scan page 208, line 1 draft record
10. Bertrand scan page 208, line 2 draft record
11. Borvin, Claude scan page 208, line 4 draft record
12. Castagnery scan page 208, line 8 draft record
13. Castagnery, Jean Paul scan page 208, line 9 claim written

    Castagnery, Jean Paul, Paris, 1635—1665. One of the best makers of the old French school. — governing section heading: "SECTION XII.—GERMAN AND DUTCH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

14. Booth, William scan page 236, line 4 claim written

    Booth, William, 1779, Leeds. — governing section heading: "SECTION XII.—GERMAN AND DUTCH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

15. Boucher, London scan page 236, line 6 draft record
16. Brown, James scan page 236, line 7 mention only — no record here yet

    Brown, James, London, born 1670, died 1834. Worked with Thomas Kennedy. — governing section heading: "SECTION XII.—GERMAN AND DUTCH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

17. Brown, James scan page 236, line 8 mention only — no record here yet

    Brown, James, London, son of the above, born 1786, died 1860. — governing section heading: "SECTION XII.—GERMAN AND DUTCH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

18. Cahusac, London scan page 236, line 9 draft record
19. Carter, John scan page 236, line 10 draft record
20. Cole, Thomas scan page 237, line 5 mention only — no record here yet

    COLE, Thomas, London, 1690. — governing section heading: "ENGLISH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

21. Collier, Samuel scan page 237, line 10 draft record
22. Collier, Thomas scan page 237, line 11 draft record
23. Collingwood, Joseph scan page 237, line 12 mention only — no record here yet

    COLLINGWOOD, Joseph, London, 1760. — governing section heading: "ENGLISH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

24. Conway, William scan page 237, line 13 draft record
25. Corsby, Northampton scan page 237, line 14 draft record
26. Corsby, George scan page 237, line 15 mention only — no record here yet

    CORSBY, George. Lived upwards of half a century in Princes Street, Leicester Square, where he worked and dealt in old instruments. — governing section heading: "ENGLISH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

27. Cross, Nathaniel scan page 237, line 18 mention only — no record here yet

    CROSS, Nathaniel, London, 1720. Worked with Barak Norman. — governing section heading: "ENGLISH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

28. Crowther, John scan page 237, line 19 draft record
29. Cuthbert, London scan page 237, line 20 draft record
30. Davidson, Hay scan page 237, line 21 mention only — no record here yet

    DAVIDSON, Hay, Huntley, 1870. — governing section heading: "ENGLISH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

31. Gilkes, Samuel scan page 250, line 3 draft record
32. Gilkes, William scan page 250, line 5 claim written

    GILKES, William, London, born 1811, died 1875. Son of Samuel Gilkes. Has made a great number of instruments of various patterns, chiefly Double Basses. — governing section heading: "SECTION XII.—GERMAN AND DUTCH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

33. Harham, London scan page 250, line 9 draft record
34. Hardie, Matthew scan page 250, line 11 draft record
35. Hill, Joseph London scan page 254, line 1 draft record
36. Hill, Lockey scan page 254, line 3 draft record
37. Holloway, J. scan page 254, line 7 draft record
38. Hume, Richard scan page 254, line 9 claim written

    HUME, Richard, Edinburgh, 16th century. A maker of Lutes, &c. — governing section heading: "SECTION XII.—GERMAN AND DUTCH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

39. Jaye, Henry scan page 254, line 11 draft record
40. Jay, Henry scan page 254, line 15 mention only — no record here yet

    JAY, Henry, London, 1750. A maker of Kits chiefly. At this period these juvenile Violins were in much demand by dancing masters. A few years ago a very choice collection of these instruments was made by an Irish gentleman residing in Paris, who obtained specimens from all parts of Europe. — governing section heading: "SECTION XII.—GERMAN AND DUTCH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

41. Johnson, John scan page 255, line 3 mention only — no record here yet

    JOHNSON, John, London, 1750. His Violins are dated from Cheapside. — governing section heading: "ENGLISH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

42. Kennedy, John scan page 255, line 15 mention only — no record here yet

    KENNEDY, John, London, born, 1730; died, 1816. Nephew of Alexander Kennedy. Made Violins and Tenors. — governing section heading: "ENGLISH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

43. Kennedy, Thomas scan page 255, line 17 claim written

    KENNEDY, Thomas, London, born, 1784; died about 1870. Son of the above. This maker made probably more instruments than any two English makers that could be mentioned, if we except that prolific workman Craske. — governing section heading: "ENGLISH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

44. Lentz, Johann Nicolaus scan page 255, line 19 draft record
45. Lewis, Edward scan page 255, line 24 mention only — no record here yet

    LEWIS, Edward, London, 1700. The work is well executed throughout, and the varnish very superior. — governing section heading: "ENGLISH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

46. McGeorge, Edinburgh scan page 257, line 1 draft record
47. Macintosh, Dublin scan page 257, line 2 draft record
48. Martin, London scan page 257, line 3 draft record
49. Marshall, John scan page 257, line 4 mention only — no record here yet

    Marshall, John, London, 1750. — governing section heading: "SECTION XII.—GERMAN AND DUTCH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

50. Mier, London scan page 257, line 8 draft record
51. Morrison, John scan page 257, line 10 claim written

    Morrison, John, London, 1780—1823. — governing section heading: "SECTION XII.—GERMAN AND DUTCH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

52. Naylor, Leeds scan page 257, line 12 draft record
53. Norborn, John scan page 257, line 13 mention only — no record here yet

    Norborn, John, London, 1723. — governing section heading: "SECTION XII.—GERMAN AND DUTCH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

54. Norman, Barak scan page 257, line 14 mention only — no record here yet

    Norman, Barak, London, 1688—1740. The instruments of this maker are among the best of the Old English school. His instructor in the art … — governing section heading: "SECTION XII.—GERMAN AND DUTCH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

55. Pearce, James scan page 260, line 3 claim written

    PEARCE, James, London, 18th century. — governing section heading: "SECTION XII.—GERMAN AND DUTCH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

56. Pemberton, Edward scan page 260, line 5 mention only — no record here yet

    PEMBERTON, Edward, London, 1660. This maker has been often mentioned as the author of a Violin said to have been presented to the Earl of Leicester by Queen Elizabeth, and to suit this legend Pemberton's era has been put back a century. The date given above will be found in his Violins. — governing section heading: "SECTION XII.—GERMAN AND DUTCH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

57. Powell, London scan page 260, line 7 draft record
58. Preston, John scan page 260, line 14 mention only — no record here yet

    PRESTON, John, York, 18th century. — governing section heading: "SECTION XII.—GERMAN AND DUTCH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

59. Rook, Joseph scan page 261, line 3 mention only — no record here yet

    Rook, Joseph, London, 1800. — governing section heading: "SECTION XII.—GERMAN AND DUTCH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

60. Simpson, London scan page 261, line 7 draft record
61. Smith, Henry scan page 261, line 16 mention only — no record here yet

    Smith, Henry, London, 1629. Maker of Viols. — governing section heading: "SECTION XII.—GERMAN AND DUTCH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

62. Smith, William scan page 261, line 20 draft record
63. Taylor, London scan page 262, line 1 draft record
64. Thompson, London scan page 262, line 5 draft record
65. Tobin, Richard scan page 262, line 9 draft record
66. Urquhart, London scan page 262, line 13 draft record
67. Hüller, Augustine scan page 270, line 1 mention only — no record here yet

    HÜLLER, Augustine, Shöneck, 1775. — governing section heading: "SECTION XII.—GERMAN AND DUTCH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

68. Hünger, Christopher Frederick scan page 270, line 2 claim written

    HÜNGER, Christopher Frederick, Leipsic, 1780. — governing section heading: "SECTION XII.—GERMAN AND DUTCH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

69. Jacobs, Amsterdam scan page 270, line 5 claim written

    JACOBS, Amsterdam, 1690—1740. A close imitator of Nicholas Amati. Few makers have been more mistaken than Jacobs; so exact was he in following … — governing section heading: "SECTION XII.—GERMAN AND DUTCH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

70. Kambl, Johann Cornelius scan page 270, line 7 draft record
71. Kiaposse, Sawes scan page 271, line 1 claim written

    KIAPOSSE, Sawes, St. Petersburg, 1750. — governing section heading: "SECTION XII.—GERMAN AND DUTCH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

72. Kirschschlag, Tyrol scan page 271, line 2 draft record
73. Kohl, Jean scan page 271, line 3 claim written

    KOHL, Jean, Munich, 1580. Lute maker to the Bavarian Court. — governing section heading: "SECTION XII.—GERMAN AND DUTCH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

74. Kolditz, Matthias Johann scan page 271, line 4 draft record
75. Koliker, Paris scan page 271, line 10 draft record
76. William Forster, scan page 246, line 12 mention only — no record here yet

    Violin Maker, — trade term as printed: "Violin Maker" — surname not established — the line carries a trade term but no surname resolves to it — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

77. William Smith, scan page 261, line 23 draft record
78. Lott, John Frederick scan page 256, line 1 draft record
79. Pamphilon, Edward scan page 259, line 1 claim written

    PAMPHILON, Edward, London, 17th century. The Violins of this maker were formerly much prized. The model is very high, and the appearance somewhat grotesque. It is to be regretted that the splendid varnish often found on these instruments was not put upon better work. — governing section heading: "ENGLISH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

80. Montade, Gregory scan page 153, line 3 draft record
81. Fendt, Martin scan page 245, line 3 claim written

    FENDT, Martin, London, born in 1812. Brother of the above. Worked for Betts. — governing section heading: "ENGLISH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

82. Forster, William scan page 249, line 3 mention only — no record here yet

    Forster, William, London, born in 1764, died 1824. Son of William Forster, the second of the family. Although this maker did not attain to … — governing section heading: "ENGLISH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

83. Heesom, Edward scan page 253, line 3 claim written

    Heesom, Edward, London, 1748. Mostly copies of Stainer. — governing section heading: "ENGLISH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

84. Lott, George Frederick scan page 256, line 3 claim written

    Lott, George Frederick, London, born, 1800; died, 1868. Son of the above. Many years with Davis of Coventry Street. Was an excellent judge of Italian instruments, and a clever imitator. — governing section heading: "ENGLISH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

85. Fendt, Francis scan page 246, line 3 draft record
86. Fendt, William scan page 246, line 4 claim written

    FENDT, William, London, born 1833, died 1852. Son of Bernard Simon Fendt. Was an excellent workman, and assisted his father in the manufacture of several of his Double Basses. — governing section heading: "ENGLISH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

87. Montagnana, Dominicus scan page 153, line 5 draft record
88. Aldric scan page 207, line 5 draft record
89. Fendt, Jacob scan page 245, line 5 draft record
90. Forster, William scan page 249, line 5 mention only — no record here yet

    Forster, William, London, born in 1788, died 1824. Son of William, mentioned above. He was a good workman: he made but few instruments. — governing section heading: "ENGLISH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

91. Hare, Joseph scan page 251, line 5 draft record
92. Hill, William scan page 253, line 5 draft record
93. Lott, John Frederick scan page 256, line 5 draft record
94. Booth scan page 236, line 5 draft record
95. Benoit scan page 207, line 7 draft record
96. Chapuy, Augustinus scan page 209, line 7 draft record
97. Forster, Simon Andrew scan page 249, line 7 draft record
98. Harris, Charles scan page 251, line 7 draft record
99. Firth scan page 246, line 8 mention only — no record here yet

    FIRTH, Leeds, 1836. — governing section heading: "ENGLISH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

100. Bocquay, Jacques scan page 207, line 9 draft record
101. Forster, William scan page 246, line 9 mention only — no record here yet

     FORSTER, William, born in 1713, died 1801. — governing section heading: "ENGLISH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

102. Cole, James scan page 237, line 9 claim written

     COLE, James, Manchester. — governing section heading: "ENGLISH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

103. Castagnery, Andrea scan page 208, line 10 draft record
104. Hill, Joseph scan page 253, line 10 draft record
105. Kennedy, Alexander scan page 255, line 10 draft record
106. Tobin scan page 262, line 11 mention only — no record here yet

     TOBIN, London. Son of the above. — governing section heading: "ENGLISH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

107. Parker, Daniel scan page 259, line 12 mention only — no record here yet

     PARKER, Daniel, London, 18th century. This is another maker of the English school who was possessed of exceptional talent, and whose instruments … — governing section heading: "ENGLISH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

108. Cuni scan page 209, line 13 draft record
109. Jay, Thomas scan page 254, line 13 claim written

     JAY, Thomas, London. Related to the above. Excellent work. — governing section heading: "ENGLISH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

110. Kloz, George scan page 271, line 14 draft record
111. Smith, Thomas scan page 261, line 17 mention only — no record here yet

     Smith, Thomas, London. Pupil of Peter Wamsley, and his successor at the Harp and Hautboy. — governing section heading: "ENGLISH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

112. Dennis, Jesse scan page 238, line 23 mention only — no record here yet

     DENNIS, Jesse, London, 1805. Worked with John Crowther. — governing section heading: "ENGLISH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

113. Dickenson, Edward scan page 238, line 25 mention only — no record here yet

     DICKENSON, Edward, London, 1750. Made instruments of average merit. The model is high. — governing section heading: "ENGLISH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

114. Shaw, London scan page 261, line 6 draft record
115. Ross, London scan page 261, line 4 mention only — no record here yet

     Ross, London, 1562. Made Viols and Bandoras. — governing section heading: "SECTION XII.—GERMAN AND DUTCH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)

116. Ross, London scan page 261, line 5 mention only — no record here yet

     Ross, London. 1600. Son of the above. — governing section heading: "SECTION XII.—GERMAN AND DUTCH MAKERS." — the trade evidence is the heading over this list, not the entry's own line — from OCR (read_as: ocr)