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The violin: its famous makers and their imitators, 1909
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1which was dispersed by Messrs. Christie and Manson in 1857; the small but exquisite collection of Mr. Charles Plowden, consisting of four Violins of Stradivari and four of Guarneri, 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 Gillot, sold by Christie and Manson shortly after the famous sale of pictures belonging to the same collector.
3HAYNES, Jacob, London, 1746. Copied Stainer. The style resembles that of Barrett.
5HEESOM, Edward, London, 1748. Copied Stainer.
7HILL, Joseph, London, 1715-84. Pupil of Peter Wamsley. His Violoncellos and Tenors are well-made instruments.
9Joseph Hill, Maker,
10at the Harp and Flute,
11in the Hay Market.
12London.
14HILL, William, London, 1741. Son of the above. Very good work.
16William Hill, Maker, in Poland Street,
17near Broad Street, 17—
19HILL, Joseph, London, 1800-40. Son of the above.
21HILL, Lockey, London, 1800-35. Brother of the above. Made many excellent instruments.
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