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The violin: its famous makers and their imitators, 1909
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1style of Harris. In the year 1810 he left the workshop of Forster, and commenced business on his own account in James Street, Buckingham Gate, where the few instruments bearing his name were made. Too much cannot be said in praise of much of the work of this excellent maker. The exquisite finish of many of his instruments evidences that the making of them was to him a labour of love. Amati was his favourite model.
3Gilkes, William, London, born 1811, died 1875. Son of Samuel Gilkes. Has made a great number of instruments of various patterns, chiefly Double-Basses.
5Gough, Walter. An indifferent workman.
7Harbour, ——, London, about 1785.
9Hardie, Matthew, Edinburgh, date from about 1800. He was the best maker Scotland has had. The model is that of Amati; the work throughout excellent. The linings are mostly of cedar. He died about 1825–26.
11Hardie, Thomas, Edinburgh. Worked with his father, Matthew Hardie. He was born in 1804, died 1856.
13Hare, John, London. About 1700. His label shows that he was in partnership, his name being joined to that of Freeman, and the address is given as "Near the Royal Exchange, Cornhill, London." Much resembles the work and style of Urquhart. Varnish of fine quality.
15Hare, Joseph, London, probably a son of John
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