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The violin: its famous makers and their imitators, 1884
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1German in character; the varnish is very dark. About the year 1715 Barak Norman entered into partnership with Nathaniel Cross, carrying on the joint business at the sign of the Bass Viol, St. Paul's Churchyard. In a Viol da Gamba owned by Walter Brooksbank, Esq., of Windermere, is a label in the handwriting of Nathaniel Cross, by which he adds the power of speech to the qualities of the quaint Gamba; the words are, "Nathaniel Cross wrought my back and belly." The sides and scroll being the work of his partner.
3NORRIS, John, London, born 1739; died 1818. Articled to Thomas Smith, the successor of Peter Wamsley. Similar work to that of Thomas Smith.
5Made by Norris and Barnes, Violin, Violoncello, and Bow Makers, To their Majesties, Coventry Street, London.
7He became a partner of Robert Barnes.
9PAMPHILON, 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.
11PANORMO, Vincent. (See Italian School.)
12PANORMO, Joseph, London. Son of Vincent Panormo, His work was excellent. His Violoncellos are decidedly superior to his Violins.
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