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The violin: its famous makers and their imitators, 1884
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1Viols and Violins. Many of the latter have merit. Model flat, and wood of good quality. Very dark varnish.
3DAVIDSON, Hay, Huntley, 1870.
4DAVIS, Richard. Worked with Norris and Barnes.
5DAVIS, William, London. Succeeded Richard Davis in the business now carried on by Edward Withers.
7DEARLOVE, Mark, Leeds.
8Dearlove and Fryer,
9Musical Instrument Manufacturers,
10Boar Lane, Leeds, 1828.
12DELANY, John, Dublin. Used two kinds of labels, one of them very small—
13Made by John Delany,
14No. 17, Britain Street, Dublin. 1808.
15In the other which is larger, he states that he made Violins that his name might be of immortal memory.
16Made by John Delany,
17In order to perpetuate his memory in future ages.
18Dublin. 1808.
19Liberty to all the world
20black and white.
22DENNIS, Jesse, London, 1805.
23DEVEREUX, John, Melbourne, now living. When in England he worked with B. Simon Fendt.
24DICKINSON, Edward, London, 1750. Made instruments of average merit. The model is high.
25Edward Dickinson,
26Maker, at the Harp and Crown in the Strand,
27near Exeter Change,
28London. 17—
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