393 makers. The earliest year printed is 1560, the latest 1922.
Every maker here has London in a printed line.
- 1600 to 1620 Bolles
BOLLES, ——, London, 1600 to 1620.
- about 1600 Hircutt
HIRCUTT. London about 1600.
- 1600 Ross
ROSS, London, 1600. Son of the above.
- 1604 Blunff, Richard
Blunff, Richard. — London. 1604.
- born 1604 Mell, Davis
Mell, Davis, English violinist, b. Wilton, Nov. 15, 1604. A clockmaker by trade, who lived in London about 1650 and preceded Thomas …
- 1620 to 1650 Rayman, J.
Rayman, J., London—1620-50.
- 1620 to 1650 Raymann, Jacob
RAYMANN (JACOB). — Londres, 1620-1650. Né dans le Tyrol
- 1620 to 1657 Raymann, Jakob
RAYMANN (RAYMAN), JAKOB, London, 1620 to 1657. A maker who copied the Stainer model, and is looked upon as the father of English violin making. The label used by Raymann is reproduced on Plate 20.
- 1629 Hosborn, TH. Alf.
HOSBORN (TH. ALF.). — Londres, 1629. Une basse de viole, portant cette marque, figura à l’Exposition de Paris, en 1878.
- 1629 to 1630 Hosborn, Thomas Alfred
HOSBORN (T.-A.) — London circa 1630.
- 1629 to 1633 Smith, H.
Smith, H., London—1629-33.
- 1630 Smith, Henry
SMITH (HENRY). — Londres, 1630. Faiseur de violes.
- 1648 to 1650 Urquhart, T
Urquhart, T., London—1648-50.
- 1650 to 1698 Shaw, John
Shaw, John. A maker of viols in London in 1656. Label: "John Shaw att the Goulden harp and Hoboy nere the maypole in the Strand, 1656."
- 1650 Turner, William
TURNER (WILLIAM). — Londres, 1650. Faiseur de violes
- 1650 to 1680 Urquhart, Thomas
URQUHART (THOMAS). — Londres, 1650. Bonne lutherie, style Raymann, très beau vernis.
- 1650 Wise, Christopher
WISE (CHRISTOPHER). — Londres, 1650. Bon travail, petit patron, modèle plat, vernis jaune.
- 1655 Shaw
Shaw, London, 1655.
- 1656 Shaw
SHAW, —— London, 1656.
- 1656 Wise, C.
Wise, C., London—1656.
- 1660 Hill, Joseph-I.
Hill, Joseph I. — London. 1660.
- 1660 Hill, Richard
HILL (Richard) — 1660. Worked in London.
- about 1660 Jaye, Henri
JAYE (Henri) — London circa 1660. Viols and lutes.
- 1660 to 1690 Pamphilon, Edward
Pamphilon, Edward. A maker in London, on London Bridge, about 1680-90. His instruments were of small pattern, very much arched, and generally …
- 1660 Pemberton, E
Pemberton, E., London—1660.
- 1660 Pemberton, Edward
PEMBERTON (EDWARD). — Londres, 1660.
- 1665 to 1670 Addison, William
Addison, William. A maker of viols in London. Label: "William Addison, in Long Alley, over against Moorfields, 1670."
- 1667 Spicer, J.
Spicer, J., London—1667.
- about 1667 Spicer, John
SPICER, JOHN, London: c. 1667. It is not at all certain that he was a violin maker.
- 1669 Miller, George
Miller, George. — London. 1669
- 1674 Cox, N.
Cox, N. — London, Holborn. 1674
- died 1676 Jay, Henry I
JAY (JAIE), HENRY I, London (Southwarke), 1611, d. about 1676.
- 1677 Meares, R.
Meares, R., London—1677.
- 1679 Pitts, John
Pitts, John. — London. 1679
- 1680 to 1743 Browne, John
BROWNE (BROWN), JOHN, London (Cornhill), 1680 to 1743.
- 1683 to 1740 Norman, B
Norman, B., London—1683-1740.
- 1685 Pamphilon, E
Pamphilon, E., London—1685.
- 1690 Cole, T.
Cole, T., London—1690.
- 1690 Cole, Thomas
COLE (Thomas). — Londres, 1690. Faiseur de violes :
- 1690 Cuthbert, Robert
Cuthbert, Robert. — London. 1690
- 1690 to 1700 Jay, Thomas
JAY, Thomas. Working in London from about 1690; made some excellent violins.
- 1696 Baker, F.
Baker, F., London—1696.
- 1696 Baker, Francis
BAKER (FRANCIS). — Londres, 1696. Faiseur de violes:
- 1699 Hill, George
HILL (George) — 1699. Son of Richard. Worked in London and is referred to in Pepy's Diary.
- 1700 to 1751 Cross, N
Cross, N., London—1700-51.
- 1700 to 1750 Cross, Nathaniel
CROSS (Nathaniel). — Londres, 1700-1750.
- 1700 to 1720 Ditton
DITTON — London 1700.
- about 1700 Freeman
FREEMAN. — Londres, vers 1700. H fut l’associé de John Hare, près le Royal Exchange.
- 1700 to 1730 Hare, Joseph
Hare, Joseph. — London (Cornhill.). 1720. 1726.
- 1700 Jaye, T.
Jaye, T., London—1700.
- 1700 Lewis, E.
Lewis, E., London—1700.
- 1700 Lewis, Edward
LEWIS (EDWARD). — Londres, 1700. Bonne lutherie.
- 1700 to 1775 Parker, Daniel
PARKER (DANIEL). — Londres, 1740-1785. Travail soigné, excellentes fournitures, vernis rouge assez transparent.
- about 1700 Smart, John
Smart, John. — London um 1700
- 1705 to 1810 Dodd, E.
Dodd, E., Sheffield and London—1705-1810.
- 1705 to 1810 Dodd, Edward I.
Dodd, Edward I. — London. Geb. 1705 in Sheffield, † 1810 zu London.
- 1710 Barnes, Robert
BARNES (ROBERT). — Londres, 1710. Il travaillait avec Thomas Smith : A la Harp and Hautboy, à Piccadilly, lorsqu’il devint l’associé de John Norris¹.
- 1714 Barret, John
Barret, John. — London (Piccadilly). 1714. 1740.
- 1714 to 1740 Barrett, John
BARRETT (JOHN). — A Londres, vers 1725. Ses étiquettes portent l’adresse :
- 1720 to 1780 Dickson, John
Dickeson (Dickson), John. Born in Stirling, but worked both in London and Cambridge, about 1750-1780. There are instruments dating from both places. He followed the Amati pattern and his work was excellent.
- 1720 Ditton
DITTON, London, 1720.
- about 1720 Preston
PRESTON, ——, London: c. 1720.
- 1720 Sexton, John
Sexton, John. — London. 1720
- 1720 to 1748 Thomson
Thomson, C. and S., London—1720-48.
- about 1723 Norborn, John
NORBORN (JOHN). — Londres, vers 1723.
- about 1724 Preston
PRESTON, London, about 1724. Appears to have
- 1724 Young, John
YOUNG (JOHN). — Londres, 1724. Plus célèbre par la poésie que Purcell lui a consacrée que par ses instruments.
- 1724 to 1728 Younge, J.
Younge, J., London—1724-28.
- 1727 to 1807 Aireton, E.
Aireton, E., London, 1727—1807. A very good maker who made for Peter Wamsley and afterwards for himself in Piccadilly. Model Amati.
- 1727 to 1807 Aireton, Edmund
Aireton (Airton), Edmund, b. about 1727; d. 1807. A maker in London. It is possible that a workman of the same name, employed by P. Wamsley in 1735, …
- 1727 to 1733 Walmsley, P.
Walmsley, P., London—1727-33.
- about 1728 Young
YOUNG, London, about 1728. Lived in St. Paul's Churchyard. Purcell has immortalised father and son in the first volume of his Catches.
- 1728 Young, W.
Young, W. — London 1728.
- 1730 to 1816 Kennedy, J.
Kennedy, J., London—1730-1816.
- 1730 to 1813 Panormo, V
Panormo, V., London—1772-1813.
- 1739 to 1818 Norris, J
Norris, J., London—1739-1818.
- 1739 to 1818 Norris, John
NORRIS (John) — London circa 1800. Pupil of Th. Smith. Mainly known as a dealer.
- 1740 to 1780 Hill, William
Hill, William, son of Joseph Hill. Worked in London about 1740-80. He made some good instruments, rather similar to those of Edmund Aireton; the varnish was a beautiful yellow colour, rather transparent; the tone though good was not powerful. Label: "William Hill, maker in Poland Street, near Broad Street, 1741," and "William Hill, maker in Poland Street, near Broad Street, Carnaby Market, 177–."
- 1740 to 1780 Hill, William
Hill, William, son of Joseph Hill. Worked in London about 1740-80. He made some good instruments, rather similar to those of Edmund Aireton; the varnish was a beautiful yellow colour, rather transparent; the tone though good was not powerful. Label: "William Hill, maker in Poland Street, near Broad Street, 1741," and "William Hill, maker in Poland Street, near Broad Street, Carnaby Market, 177–."
- 1740 to 1780 Hill, William
Hill, William, son of Joseph Hill. Worked in London about 1740-80. He made some good instruments, rather similar to those of Edmund Aireton; the varnish was a beautiful yellow colour, rather transparent; the tone though good was not powerful. Label: "William Hill, maker in Poland Street, near Broad Street, 1741," and "William Hill, maker in Poland Street, near Broad Street, Carnaby Market, 177–."
- 1740 to 1790 Hill, William
Hill, William, son of Joseph Hill. Worked in London about 1740-80. He made some good instruments, rather similar to those of Edmund Aireton; the varnish was a beautiful yellow colour, rather transparent; the tone though good was not powerful. Label: "William Hill, maker in Poland Street, near Broad Street, 1741," and "William Hill, maker in Poland Street, near Broad Street, Carnaby Market, 177–."
- 1740 Hinds, Frederick
Hinds (Hintz), Frederick. — London. 1740. 1776
- 1740 to 1785 Parker, D
Parker, D., London—1740-85.
- 1741 Hill, W.
Hill, W., London—1741.
- 1742 to 1815 Wornum, Robert
WORNUM (Robert) — London 1742-1815. Correctly made guitars and bow instruments.
- 1743 Wright, D.
Wright, D., London—1743-5.
- 1743 Wright, Daniel
WRIGHT (DANIEL). — Londres, 1743.
- 1744 to 1777 Jay, Henry II
JAY, HENRY II, London (Long Acre), 1744 to 1777.
- 1746 to 1850 Haynes, Jacob
Haynes, Jacob. Was working in London in 1746. He followed the Stainer pattern.
- 1746 Jay, Henry
JAY (HENRY). — Londres, 1746. Il fit surtout des pochettes:
- 1747 to 1818 Hill, Joseph II.
HILL (Joseph II.) — 1747-1818. The second son of Joseph I., but a less skilled craftsman. Worked in London.
- 1748 Heesom, E.
Heesom, E., London—1748.
- 1748 to 1750 Heesom, Edward
Heesom, Edward. Was working in London about 1748-50. He followed the Stainer pattern. Label: "Edward Heesom, Londini, fecit 1749."
- 1749 Thompson
THOMPSON, London, 1749.
- 1749 Thompson, Robert
THOMPSON (ROBERT). — Londres, 1749 :
- 1749 to 1764 Thomson, R.
Thomson, R., London—1749.
- 1750 Collier, S.
Collier, S., London—1750.
- 1750 Conway, W.
Conway, W., London—1750.
- 1750 Dickinson, E.
Dickinson, E., London—1750.
- 1750 to 1754 Dickinson, Edward
DICKINSON (EDWARD). — Londres, 1750. Lutherie ordinaire, voûtes élevées :
- 1750 to 1780 Duke, Richard (Father)
Duke, Richard. A maker in London about 1750-80. He made excellent copies of Stradivari and Amati instruments, and not quite such good ones of Stainer. Genuine instruments of his are very fine, but unfortu…
- 1750 Duke, Richard (Vater)
Duke, Richard (Vater). — London. 1750. 1780.
- 1750 Evans, R.
Evans, R., London—1750.
- 1750 Evans, Richard
EVANS (RICHARD). — Londres, 1750. Voici le texte de son étiquette :
- 1750 Johnson, J
Johnson, J., London—1750-3.
- 1750 Liessem, Remerus
Liessem, Remerus. — London. 1750. 1760
- 1750 Marshall, John
MARSHALL (JOHN). — Londres, 1750.
- about 1750 Miller
MILLER, —— London, about 1750.
- 1750 to 1825 Newton, Isaak
Newton, Isaak. — London. Geb. um 1750, † 1825
- 1750 to 1790 Strand
Strand, London, about 1750-90. His instruments, made on the Stainer model, are very inferior. Labels known are dated 1750, 1754, and 1790.
- born 1750 Taylor, b
Taylor, b. about 1750. Worked in London, in [address hidden], Drury Lane; was said to be a pupil of Panormo. He made good instruments, principally double-basses, and was clever at repairing old instruments.
- born 1750 Taylor, William
Taylor, William, London, b. 1750, still living in 1820.
- 1752 to 1839 Dodd, John Kew
Dodd, John Kew. — London. Geb. in Stirling 1752, † 4. October 1839 zu Richmond.
- 1752 to 1839 Dodd, John Kew (Sursey)
Dodd, John Kew (Sursey). — London. Geb. in Stirling 1752, † 4. Okt. 1839 zu Richmond
- 1753 Johnson, John
JOHNSON (JOHN). — Londres, 1753:
- 1753 Thomson, Jno
Thomson, Jno., London—1753-9.
- 1756 to 1800 Fendt
FENDT (Bernard). German violin maker, B. Innsprück, 1756. Worked in London, with J. F. Lott for T. Dodd. Worked latterly with Betts. D. London, 1832.
- born 1756 Fendt, B
Fendt, B., London—(born 1756) work from 1798 to 1832.
- 1756 to 1810 Hill, Lockey
Hill, Lockey. — London. Geb. 1756, † 1810
- 1756 Liessem, Remerus
Liessem, Remerus. — London. 1756. 1759.
- 1756 to 1799 Smith, T.
Smith, T., London—1756-99.
- 1760 Collingwood, J.
Collingwood, J., London—1760.
- 1760 Collingwood, Joseph
COLLINGWOOD (Joseph). — Londres, 1760.
- 1760 to 1810 Crowther, Jno
Crowther, Jno., London—1760-1810.
- 1760 Gardiner, Pearson
Gardiner, Pearson. — London. 1760.
- 1760 Harbour, Jacob
HARBOUR (Jacob) — London towards 1760. Arched violins, unpurfled. Brown varnish. Ordinary make.
- about 1760 Longman And Broderip, Cheapside
LONGMAN AND BRODERIP, Cheapside, London, about 1760. They were music-publishers and instrument-sellers, and were not Violin-makers. Benjamin Banks, Jay, and others, made many of the instruments upon which the name of Longman is stamped. Muzio Clementi …
- 1760 Marshal, John
MARSHAL (JOHN). — Londres, 1760.
- 1760 to 1833 Morrison, John
MORRISON (John) — London 1760-1833. Well finished make. Red varnish. Often adorned his instruments with inlaid work.
- 1760 to 1800 Pearce, Thomas
PEARCE (Thomas) — London circa 1760-1800. Brother of James Pearce, with whom he worked most of the time. His own work lacks finish.
- about 1760 Wightman, George
WIGHTMAN, GEORGE, London: c. 1760.
- 1761 Wightman
Wightman, London—1761.
- 1762 Rauche, Michael
Rauche, Michael. — London. 1762. 1770
- 1764 Boucher
Boucher, London, 1764.
- 1764 Boucher
BOUCHER, ——, London, 1764.
- 1764 Harbour, Jakob
Harbour, Jakob. — London. 1764
- 1765 to 1794 Barnes, Robert
Barnes, Robert. — London. 1765. 1794.
- 1765 to 1785 Harham
HARHAM, London, 1765—1785.
- born 1768 Duke, Richard
Duke, Richard. A maker in London about 1750-80. He made excellent copies of Stradivari and Amati instruments, and not quite such good …
- 1769 Hill, J.
Hill, J., London—1769.
- 1770 to 1795 Clark, James
CLARK, JAMES, London: 1770-95. He was a pupil of Matthew Furber, and worked in Turmill Street, Clerkenwell. Average work and tone. No label known.
- 1770 Hill, Joseph
HILL, JOSEPH, London, 1770, brother of the above. Reckoned a superior maker to his brother, and produced some very excellent Violoncellos …
- 1770 to 1800 Powell, Royal and Thomas
POWELL, ROYAL AND THOMAS, London: 1770-1800. They were brothers who did most of their work for William Forster & Son. Careful work, but rather weak tone.
- 1770 to 1786 Smith, W.
Smith, W., London—1770-86.
- 1770 to 1771 Smith, William
SMITH (WILLIAM). — Londres, 1770.
- 1772 Walker, Adam
Walker, Adam. — London. 1772. 1800.
- 1773 to 1825 Panormo, Joseph
PANORMO, JOSEPH, London, b. London about 1773, d. after 1825.
- 1774 to 1842 Panormo, Georges Louis
PANORMO, GEORGES LOUIS, London, b. about 1774, d. after 1842.
- 1774 Panormo, Georg Louis
Panormo, Georg Louis. 1774. 1842. London.
- 1774 Tilley, Thomas
TILLEY (THOMAS). — Londres, 1774.
- 1775 Collier, T.
Collier, T., London—1775.
- 1775 Collier, Thomas
COLLIER, Thomas. London, 1775.
- 1775 to 1860 John Frederick Lott
LOTT (John-Frederick) — London 1775-1853. Looked upon as the best maker of English double-basses. He worked for Dodd. Varnish not of the best quality.
- 1775 to 1853 John Frederick Lott
LOTT, JOHN FREDERICK, London, born 1775, died 1853. An excellent workman, who made many instruments for Thomas Dodd. He is also very generally known as a first-rate double bass maker.
- 1775 to 1853 John Frederick Lott
Lott, John Frederick, sen., b. 1775, Germany; d. April 13, 1853, London, and was buried in the Churchyard of St. Giles-in-the-Fields. While still …
- 1775 to 1853 Lott, John Frederick (sen.)
LOTT, JOHN FREDERICK (SEN.), London, b. Germany, 1775, d. London, 1853. A celebrated maker of Cremonese imitations.
- 1775 to 1825 Newton, Isaac
NEWTON (Isaac) — London end of xviii th century. Son of one preceding. Same class of work. Pleasantly effective yellow varnish.
- 1775 to 1781 Rawlins, Henry
RAWLINS (HENRY). — Londres, 1775. Giardini, chef d'orchestre de l'Opéra italien, était son protecteur :
- 1776 Hinds, F.
Hinds, F. — London. 1776.
- 1777 to 1800 Rook, Joseph
ROOK (JOSEPH). — Londres, 1777-1800, environ.
- 1780 to 1823 Barnes, R
Barnes, R., London—1780-1823.
- 1780 Clagget, Charles
Clagget, Charles. — London. 1780. 1795.
- 1780 to 1795 Ford, Jacob
FORD, JACOB, London: 1780-95. He worked on a model which very closely resembles that of Stainer. He evidently had Stainer in his mind, …
- 1780 to 1790 Frankland
FRANKLAND, —— London, 1785.
- 1780 to 1800 Harris, Charles I.
Harris, Charles. A maker in London, 1780-1800; lived in Cannon Street Road, Ratcliffe Highway. He was a Custom House officer. He was one of the best English makers of his time, and was noted for his violonc…
- 1780 Merlin, J.
Merlin, J., London—1780.
- about 1780 Merlin, Joseph
MERLIN, JOSEPH, London, about 1780. A very ingenious person, who obtained the honour of being mentioned in Madame D'Arblay's "Diary and Letters." His violins were after the Steiner pattern, and well made, but did not approach the Steiner tone.
- about 1780 Mier
MIER. — Londres, vers 1780.
- 1780 Mier, J.
Mier, J. — London. 1780. 1786
- 1780 to 1823 Morrison, J.
Morrison, J., London—1780-1823.
- 1780 to 1800 Pearce
Pearce, James and Thomas. Two brothers working in London, in Peter Street, Saffron Hill, about 1780-1800. Their work was poor.
- 1780 to 1800 Pearce, James
PEARCE, JAMES, London, 1780 to 1800.
- 1780 to 1808 Powell, Thomas I
POWELL, THOMAS I, London, 1780 to 1808.
- 1780 to 1820 Taylor
TAYLOR. — Londres, 1780-1820. Bonne lutherie, genre Panormo.
- 1781 to 1870 Forster, Simon Andrew
Forster, Simon Andrew. — London. Geb. 13. Mai 1781, † 2. Febr. 1870.
- 1784 to 1870 Kennedy, Thomas
KENNEDY (THOMAS). — Londres, 1784 † 1870. Fils du précédent. Il a fait quantité d'instruments.
- 1785 Frankland
FRANKLAND. — Londres, 1785.
- 1785 to 1786 Harbour, W.
Harbour (Harbur), W. — London. 1785. 1786
- 1785 Powell
POWELL, ROYAL and THOMAS, London, 1785.
- 1785 Powell, R.
Powell, R., London—1785.
- 1785 to 1793 Powell, T.
Powell, T., London—1785-93.
- 1785 Simpson
Simpson, London, 1785.
- 1785 Simpson, J(ohn?)
Simpson, J(ohn?). — London. 1785. 1794
- 1785 to 1790 Simpson, J.
Simpson, J., London—1785-90.
- 1786 Dodd, Thom
Dodd, Thom. sen. 1786. 1820. London.
- 1786 Dodd, Thomas (sen.)
Dodd, Thomas (sen.). — London. 1786. 1809.
- 1786 Dodd, Thos
Dodd, Thos., London—1786.
- died 1786 Kennedy, Alexandre
KENNEDY (ALEXANDRE). — Londres, 1700 † 1786. Né en Écosse. Violons style Stainer:
- 1786 Mier
Mier, London, 1786.
- 1787 Powell, Royal I.
Powell, Royal I. — London. 1787. 1800.
- 1788 Cahusac
Cahusac, London, 1788. Associated with the sons of Banks.
- 1788 to 1824 Forster, William IV.
Forster, William IV. — London. Geb. 14. Dec. 1788 in London, † 8. October 1824 in Cheltenham.
- 1790 to 1836 Davis, Richard
DAVIS (Richard) — London circa 1780-1830. Violins and guitars.
- died 1790 Furber, Matthew I.
Furber, Matthew I. — London. 1740. † um 1790
- about 1790 Goulding
GOULDING, ——, London: about 1790.
- 1790 Powel, Thomas
POWEL (Thomas) — London 1790. Good workmanship. No 218.
- 1790 Simpson, J(ames ?)
Simpson, J(ames ?). — London. 1790
- 1790 Sirifan, A.
Sirifan, A. — London. 1790
- 1793 Powell, Thomas
POWELL (THOMAS). — Londres, 1793 :
- 1794 Holloway, J.
HOLLOWAY, J., London, 1794.
- 1794 Holloway, John
Holloway, John. — London. 1794.
- 1794 Thompson, Peter
Thompson, Peter. — London. 1794.
- 1794 Wornum
Wornum, London—1794.
- 1798 to 1800 Light, Edward
LIGHT, EDWARD, London, 1798 to 1800.
- about 1800 Comins, John
COMINS (John) — London circa 1800. Pupil of W. Forster. Good make.
- 1800 Eglington
EGLINGTON, London, 1800.
- 1800 to 1802 Eglington
EGLINGTON. — Londres, 1800.
- 1800 to 1852 Fendt, B. S.
Fendt, B. S., London—1800-52.
- 1800 to 1852 Fendt, Bernhard Simon
FENDT, BERNHARD SIMON (SIMMON), London, b. London, 1800, d. 1852. Eldest son and pupil of Bernhard Fendt. After working for John Betts and his successors for a long time, he formed the firm of Fendt and Pu…
- 1800 to 1852 Fendt, Bernhard Simon (Simmon)
Fendt, Bernhard Simon (Simmon). — London. Geb. in London 1800, † 6. März 1852.
- 1800 to 1845 Gibbs, J.
Gibbs, J., London—about 1800-45.
- 1800 Harris, C
Harris, C., London—1800.
- 1800 Harris, Charles
HARRIS, Charles, London, 1800. This maker is known only to a few dealers, as he made chiefly for the wholesale merchants of his day. His …
- 1800 to 1840 Hill, Joseph
HILL, Joseph, London, 1800—1840. Son of the above.
- 1800 to 1845 Hill, Lockey
HILL, Lockey, London, 1800—1845. Brother of the above. Made many excellent instruments.
- 1800 to 1835 Hill, Lockey
HILL, Lockey, London, 1800—1835. Brother of the above. Made many excellent instruments.
- about 1800 Lentz, Johan-Nicolaus
LENTZ (Johan-Nicolaus) — London circa 1800. Of German origin. Varnish without transparency. Medium class work.
- 1800 to 1868 Lott, G. F.
Lott, G. F., London—1800-68.
- 1800 to 1868 Lott, George-Frederick
LOTT (GEORGE-FREDERICK). — Londres, 1800 † 1868. Fils du précédent. Il travailla chez Davis. Peu de ses instruments portent son nom.
- 1800 to 1868 Lott, George Frederik
Lott, George Frederik. — London. Geb. 1800, † 1868
- 1800 Martin
Martin, London, 1800.
- about 1800 Taylor
TAYLOR, London, about 1800. A maker of much merit. His instruments are of the character of Panormo.
- 1800 to 1836 Tobin
Tobin, London—1800-36.
- 1800 to 1810 Torring, J.
TORRING, J., London: 1800-10. He repaired chiefly.
- 1801 to 1869 Forster, S. A.
Forster, S. A., London—1801-1869.
- 1801 to 1870 Forster, Simon Andrew
Forster, Simon Andrew, writer and violin maker, was born at London, May 13, 1801, died February 2, 1870. He was a violin and violoncello maker in London, and was a member …
- 1801 to 1870 Forster, Simon Andrews
Forster, Simon Andrew, writer and violin maker, was born at London, May 13, 1801, died February 2, 1870. He was a violin and violoncello maker in London, and was a member of the celebrated Forster family of …
- 1803 Lentz, J. N.
Lentz, J. N., London—1803.
- 1803 Lentz, Johann-Nicolaus
LENTZ (JOHANN-NICOLAUS). — Londres, 1803. Vernis presque opaque:
- 1803 to 1813 Lentz, Johann Nikolaus
LENTZ (LENZ), JOHANN NIKOLAUS, London, 1803 to 1813.
- 1804 to 1871 Lott, John Frederick (jun.)
LOTT, JOHN FREDERICK (JUN.), London, b. 1804, d. 1871.
- 1805 to 1855 Dennis, J.
Dennis, J., London—1805-55.
- 1805 Dennis, Jesse
DENNIS (JESSE). — Londres, 1805. Lutherie ordinaire.
- 1805 to 1874 Hart, J.
Hart, J., London—1805-74.
- 1805 to 1837 Hill, Joseph III
HILL (Joseph III) — Circa 1805-1837. Son, pupil and successor of Henry Lockey Hill. Worked in London.
- 1805 to 1837 Hill, Joseph IV.
Hill, Joseph IV. — London. Geb. um 1805, † 1837.
- 1807 to 1860 Maucotel, Charles
MAUCOTEL (Charles) — London. Born at Mirecourt in 1807, died in 1860. Father of Charles-Adolphe of Paris. He was appren-
- 1808 to 1835 Hill, Henry
HILL, HENRY, a distinguished English viola player, a son of Henry Lockey Hill, the violin-maker, was born in London, July 2, 1808, and died on June 11, 1856, in the same city. His early life as a musician was uneventful, …
- 1808 to 1875 Withers, Edward I
Withers, Edward I, London, 1808 to 1875.
- 1810 Barton, G.
Barton, G., London—1810.
- died 1810 Barton, Georg
Barton, Georg. — London. 1772. † um 1810.
- 1810 Barton, George
BARTON (GEORGE). — Londres, 1810 environ.
- 1811 to 1875 Gilkes, W.
Gilkes, W., London—1811-75.
- 1811 to 1875 Gilkes, William
Gilkes, William. — London. Geb. 1811 in Tothill Fields, Grey Coat Str. (Westminster), † 1875 in London.
- 1811 to 1891 Panormo, Edward Ferd
Panormo, Edward Ferd. — London, Brighton. Geb. um 1811, † 3. Nov. 1891.
- 1812 Fendt, M.
Fendt, M., London—1812.
- 1812 to 1845 Fendt, Martin
FENDT, MARTIN, London, b. 1812, d. 1845.
- 1812 Fent, Martin
FENT (MARTIN). — Londres, né en 1812. Frère du précédent. Il travailla pour Betts.
- 1814 Dorant, W.
Dorant, W., London—1814.
- 1814 Dorant, William
DORANT (WILLIAM). — Londres, 1814.
- 1814 Lentz, John Frederick
Lentz, John Frederick. — London. 1814
- died 1815 Betts, Edward
BETTS, EDWARD, London, b. Stamford (?), d. about 1815 or 1820.
- born 1815 Betts, Edward ('Ned Betts')
Betts, Edward ('Ned Betts'). — London. Geb. in Stamford? † um 1815 oder 1820.
- 1815 to 1849 Fendt, J.
Fendt, J., London—1815-49.
- died 1816 Kennedy, John
KENNEDY (JOHN). — Londres, 1730 † 1816. Neveu du précédent.
- 1817 to 1895 Hill, William
Hill, William Ebsworth, b. London, 1817; d. Hanley, Apr. 2, 1895. Celebrated violin-maker, grandson of Joseph Hill. Took gold medals at World's Fairs in Paris and London.
- about 1820 Davis, R.
Davis, R., London—about 1820.
- born 1823 Boulanger, Charles
BOULANGER (Charles) — London. Born at Mirecourt in 1823. A good craftsman who, after staying in the best Parisian workshops, among them those …
- about 1825 Askey, Samuel
ASKEY (SAMUEL). — Londres, vers 1825.
- about 1825 Fryer, J.-Ch.
FRYER (J.-Ch.) — London circa 1825. Average class make. He worked for Dearlove and became his partner.
- 1830 to 1893 Chanot, Georges II.
Chanot, Georges II. — London. Geb. in Paris 1830, † London 11. März 1893.
- 1830 to 1893 Chanot, Georges III
Chanot, Georges III. — London. Geb. in Paris 1830, † London 11. März 1893
- 1830 to 1843 Dodd, Edward & Thomas
DODD, EDWARD & THOMAS, London: 1830-43. Pupils of Bernhard Fendt. Thomas died at an early age, and Edward was accidentally drowned, in 1843.
- 1830 Furber, Henry John
FURBER, HENRY JOHN, London, 1830, still living in 1865.
- died 1830 Furber, Matthew II.
Furber, Matthew II. — London. † um 1830 oder 1831.
- about 1830 Romney, George
ROMNEY (George) — London circa 1830. A clever workman who has left few instruments. Good class make.
- 1833 to 1852 Fendt, W.
Fendt, W., London—1833-52.
- 1833 to 1852 Fendt, William
FENDT, WILLIAM, London, b. 1833, d. 1852. Youngest son of Bernhard Simon Bendt, and an apprentice of his father. As he died very young he only made a few instruments, but those he produced were of the highest grade.
- 1833 to 1897 Pearce, William Robert
Pearce, William Robert, b. 1833; d. 1897. A maker and repairer in London. Used a brilliant amber-coloured oil varnish. Awarded medals 1884 and 1885.
- 1834 to 1856 Pearce, G.
Pearce, G., London—1834-56.
- born 1835 Tubbs
TUBBS, JAMES & SON, London: contemporary. James Tubbs is a son of William Tubbs, a bow maker, and was born in Rupert Court, March 25, 1835. His name has been a "household" word among artists and bow collec…
- born 1835 Tubbs, James son
TUBBS, JAMES & SON, London, contemporary. A bow-maker. He works at 94 Wardour Street, and is the pupil of his father. His bows are considered to be superior to the best that are made to-day.
- 1837 Grosjean, John Frederick
Grosjean, John Frederick. — London. 1837. 1840.
- 1840 to 1850 Charles, Theress
Charles, Theress. Originally came from Mirecourt, but settled in London, in King Street, Soho, as a violin maker. On his card is printed "from Maucotel."
- 1840 to 1880 Devereux, John
Devereux, John. — London. Melbourne. 1840. 1880
- died 1840 Fryer, C.
Fryer, C., London and Leeds, died 1840.
- died 1840 Fryer, Charles
Fryer, Charles. Worked in London and then in Leeds, becoming a partner with M. W. Dearlove there. He died 1840.
- died 1840 Fryer, John Charles
Fryer, John Charles. — London, dann Leeds. 1828. † 1840
- 1840 Neuner, Ludwig
NEUNER, Ludwig. 1840, Mittenwald (Bavaria). Grandson of Mathias Neuner, also a clever maker of violins, who worked for some time in London; …
- 1840 Remmy
REMMY (REMY), ——, London, 1840.
- born 1840 Saunders, S.
Saunders, S. — London (Twickenham). Geb. 27. April 1840 in Winterbourne
- 1840 to 1850 Theress, Charles
Theress (Therese), Charles, London, 1840 to 1850.
- 1842 to 1922 Holder, Thomas
HOLDER (Thomas) — London and Leeds 1842-1922. Clever
- died 1843 Dodd, Edward II.
Dodd, Edward II. — London. † 29. April 1843.
- born 1844 Withers, Edward II.
Withers, Edward II. — London. Geb. 22. Oct. 1844.
- died 1845 Gibbs, James
Gibbs, James. Worked in London about 1800-45; probably died in 1845. He was employed by J. Morrison, George Corsby, and Samuel Gilkes.
- 1846 Davis, William
DAVIS, WILLIAM.—London; to 1846. Was a dealer and repairer in a large way in Coventry Street.
- born 1847 Rae, John
Rae, John. — London (Battersea). Geb. 31. Oktober 1847
- died 1849 Fent, Jacob
FENT (JACOB). — Londres, 1815 † 1849. Troisième fils de Bernhard Fent. Habile imitateur de Stradivari.
- born 1850 Glenister, William
Glenister, William. — London. Geb. 16. Mai 1850 in Chendes
- 1850 Theress, C.
Theress, C., London—1850.
- born 1851 Atkinson, William
Atkinson, William. — London, Tottenham. Geb. in Stepney 1851.
- died 1851 Dodd, James (jun.)
Dodd, James (jun.). — London. † nach 1851.
- died 1851 Fent, Bernhard-Simon
FENT (BERNHARD-SIMON). — Londres, 1800 † 1851. Fils du précédent. Luthier habile, qui s’associa avec George Purdy, à Finch Lane, dans la Cité : …
- 1851 Pretts, A.
Pretts, A. — London. 1851.
- died 1852 Fent, William
FENT (WILLIAM). — Londres, 1833 † 1852.
- died 1853 John Frederick Lott
LOTT (JOHN-FREDERICK). — Londres, 1775 † 1853. Luthier habile, qui travailla pendant très longtemps pour Thomas Dodd. Il est célèbre par ses contrebasses.
- 1854 Haynes, W. S.
Haynes, W. S. — London. 1854. 1902.
- 1854 Newton, W. E.
Newton, W. E. — London (?). 1854.
- 1855 Brown, A.
Brown, A., London—1855.
- born 1856 Szepessy, Béla (Adalbert)
Szepessy, Béla (Adalbert). — London. Geb. 1856 in Budapest.
- born 1857 Hill, William Henry
Hill, William Henry. — London. Geb. 3. Juni 1857.
- born 1857 Migge, Otto Koblenz
MIGGE, OTTO KOBLENZ.—London. Born 1857. Has written a book claiming to have discovered the secrets of the Italian masters. Violins by him seen by the writer certainly did not justify the claim.
- 1859 to 1894 Richards, Edwin
Richards, Edwin. — London. Geb. 1859, † 1894.
- born 1860 Collins, William-Henry
COLLINS (William-Henry) — London. Born in 1860. A skilled craftsman, self taught, who learnt by copying the models of the old
- born 1860 Hart, George
HART (George) — London 1839-1891. Son of above mentioned. A talented violinist. After the death of his father, with whom he was in partnership, …
- born 1860 Hart, George II.
Hart, George II. — London. Geb. in London-Warwick 4. Jan. 1860
- born 1860 Hill, Arthur Frederick
Hill, Arthur Frederick. — London. Geb. 25. Jan. 1860.
- 1860 to 1870 Spicer, William
SPICER, WILLIAM, London: c. 1860-70.
- born 1860 Voller, William
Voller, William. — London. Geb. 1860
- 1864 Dodd, Jas
Dodd, Jas., London—alive 1864.
- born 1865 Chanot, Joseph Anthony
Chanot, Joseph Anthony. — London. Geb. 1. Oct. 1865 in London.
- 1865 Gardner, C.
Gardner, C. — London. 1865
- born 1866 Seyd, E.-A.
SEYD (E.-A.) — London end of xixth century. Born in 1866. An amateur maker of German origin who has left instruments not devoid of interest. Stradivari model. Label : « Ernest-August Seyd Fecit, Londini anno Domini (date in Roman figures) ».
- born 1866 Seyd, Ernest August
Seyd, Ernest August. — London. Geb. 28. Juni 1866 in London.
- born 1867 Bowler, Arthur
Bowler, Arthur. — Islington-London. Geb. 12. Juli 1867 in Thame
- born 1871 Hill, Walter Edgar
Hill, Walter Edgar. — London. Geb. 4. Nov. 1871.
- 1872 Cary, Alphonse & Co
CARY (Alphonse & Co) — London. An important factory for all kinds of instruments and accessories. Its foundation dates back to 1872.
- died 1877 Valentine, William
Valentine, William. A maker in London, who died about 1877. He made some good double-basses.
- died 1877 Vallentine, William
Vallentine, William. — London. 1870. † um 1877
- died 1877 Vallientine, William
VALLIENTINE, WILLIAM, London, 1870, d. about 1877.
- 1879 Withers, J.
Withers, J. — London. 1879. 1901.
- 1880 Longson, F. H.
Longson, F. H. — London, Stockport. 1880
- 1882 Heron-Allen, Edward
Heron-Allen, Edward. — London. 1882. 1895.
- 1884 Vrint, P.
Vrint, P., begründete 1884 sein Geigengeschäft in London. Er ist auch ein guter Geiger und Violoncellist.
- 1885 Brooley, Charles
Brooley, Charles. — London. 1885.
- 1885 Meeson, Rich
Meeson, Rich. C. — London. 1885.
- 1885 Whitmarsh, E.
Whitmarsh, E. — London. 1885. 1900.
- 1887 Day, John Dr.
Day, John Dr. — London. 1887.
- born 1888 Langonet, Charles Frank
Langonet, Charles Frank, English violin maker, born at London in 1888; son of Charles François Langonet. He studied at Mirecourt with J. and E. Audinot, and then became …
- born 1890 Chanot, Alfred Ernest
Chanot, Alfred Ernest, English violin maker, born London, 1890. He works in London, where he builds on Joseph Guarnerius and Stradivarius models, creating instruments …
- 1890 Chanot, Frederick W.
CHANOT (Frederick W.) — London. Son of Georges Chanot of Paris. A skilled maker who worked towards 1890.
- 1890 to 1900 Chanot, Frederic W.
CHANOT, FREDERIC W., London, 1890 to 1900.
- died 1891 Panormo, Edward
Panormo, Edward, d. 1891. Was a grandson of Vincenzo Panormo; he worked both in London and in Ireland.
- 1891 Pyne, George
Pyne, George. — London. 1891
- 1892 Brückner, Richard
Brückner, Richard. — London. 1892.
- 1893 Ardern, Job
Ardern, Job. — London 1893
- 1894 Withers, George
Withers, George. — London. 1894. 1902.
- 1898 Beare, Goodwin & Co.
Beare, Goodwin & Co. — London. 1898. 1900
- 1899 Fivaz, C. F.
Fivaz, C. F. — London. 1899.
- no year Beare, Arthur
BEARE (Arthur) — London. Wardour street. Contemporary expert.
- no year Boulanger, C.
BOULANGER (C.) — London end of xixth century. Son, pupil and successor of one preceding. Similar work.
- no year Challoner, Thomas
CHALLONER, THOMAS, London, 18th century.
- no year Chanot, Frédéric
CHANOT (Frédéric). — Londres, Luthier contemporain. Deuxième fils de G. Chanot. Bon travail.
- no year Chanot, Joseph
CHANOT (Joseph). — Londres, Luthier contemporain. Troisième fils et successeur de G. Chanot. Jolie lutherie.
- no year Corsby, George
CORSBY (George). — Londres, xviii° siècle.
- no year Cuthbert
CUTHBERT — London xviiith century. Flat model. Thick dark varnish.
- no year Dodd, James (sen.)
Dodd, James (sen.). — London.
- no year Dodd, Thomas (jun.)
Dodd, Thomas (jun.). — London
- no year Duke
DUKE (Richard). English violin-maker of the 18th century, flourished in London in latter part of 18th century [1768-1780].
- no year Duke, Richard (Sohn)
Duke, Richard (Sohn). — London. Anf. d. XIX. Jahrh.
- no year Dykes, Harry
DYKES, HARRY, AND SONS.—London; contemporary. Well-known dealers and repairers. The sons, George and Arthur D., are both skilful workmen.
- no year Fent, Francis
FENT (FRANCIS). — Londres, xixe siècle. Quatrième fils de Bernhard Fent.
- no year Furber
FURBER. — Londres, xviii e siècle. Plusieurs membres de cette famille ont travaillé à Londres, notamment pour Betts, du Royal Exchange.
- no year Griffiths, A. V.
GRIFFITHS, A. V., London: contemporary. He is said to have made some excellent instruments.
- no year Jaye, Henry
JAYE, Henry, London, 17th century. Maker of Viols, which are capital specimens of the work of the period. The varnish is excellent.
- no year Lee, H W
LEE (H.-W.) — London. 5 Gordon Dwellings. Contemporary instrument and bow maker.
- no year May
MAY — London, middle of xviii th century.
- no year Nelson, James
NELSON (James) — London. Howley Place, Paddington, Born at Topcliffe, Yorkshire. His first master was his grandfather, James Nelson, of Glasgow. …
- no year Newton, Thomas
NEWTON (Thomas) — London middle of xviii th century. Make not lacking in interest from the point of view of workmanship. On the whole, the aspect is somewhat Tyrolese. Varnish devoid of colour and brilliancy. He was established at Southampton St., Covent Garden.
- no year Norris, Made
Made by Norris and Barnes, Violin, Violoncello, and Bow Makers, To Their Majesties, Coventry Street, London.
- no year Panormo, George
Panormo, George Lewis, second son of Vincenzo Panormo. He was a celebrated bow maker in London, and lived first in Oxford Street, then in High Street, Saint Giles-in-the-Fields. He made very fine guitars (one was dated 1833) and some good violins on the Stradivari pattern.
- no year Panormo, George Lewis
Panormo, George Lewis, second son of Vincenzo Panormo. He was a celebrated bow maker in London, and lived first in Oxford Street, then in High Street, Saint Giles-in-the-Fields. He made very fine guitars (one was dated 1833) and some good violins on the Stradivari pattern.
- no year Pearce, W.
Pearce, William. A maker in London.
- no year Pine
PINE, ——, London: nineteenth century.
- no year Powell
POWELL, London, 18th century.
- no year Rawlins
RAWLINS.—London; eighteenth century. Practically unknown, but the name appears in most books on the violin.
- no year Rayman
RAYMAN, Jacob, London, 17th century. The subject of this notice was probably a German, from the Tyrol, who settled in England about 1620, and may be considered as the founder of Violin-making in this country, there being no trace of any British Violin-maker previous to that time.
- no year Smart, J.
SMART (J.) — London beginning of xviiiith century. London make of the xviiiith century, comprising mainly 'cellos and viols, but few violins. Excellent workmanship.
- no year Thompson, Charles
THOMPSON (Charles) — London end of xviiiith century. Work after the manner of Robert Thompson, his father. According to his label, he worked in collaboration with his brother Samuel.
- no year Thompson, Samuel
THOMPSON (Samuel) — London end of xviiiith century. Brother and collaborator of the one preceding. He has also worked with his other brother, Peter, who follows.
- no year Thorowgood, Henry
Thorowgood, Henry. A maker in London in the 18th century. Printed label: 'Made and sold by Henry Thorowgood at the Violin and Guitar under the North Piazza of the Royal Exchange, 17—, London.'
- no year Urquhart
URQUHART, London, 17th century. Nothing is known concerning the history of this excellent maker. The style may be considered as resembling that of Jacob Rayman, and it is possible that he worked with him. His varnish is equal to that on many Italian instruments.
- no year Urquhart
URQUHART (Thomas). Scottish violin-maker of 17th century. Established in London in reign of Charles II., and made instruments of considerable value. These are now rarely met with. Noted for good varnishing.
- no year Wamsley
WAMSLEY, Peter, London, 18th century. One of the finest English Violoncello and Viola makers. His copies of Stainer are very superior.
- no year Waylett, Henry
WAYLETT (Henry) — London xviiiith century. Average class work in the German style.
- no year Wood, G
WOOD, G, F., London: nineteenth century. Very good work.
- no year Wood, G. F.
WOOD, G. F., London, contemporary. Very good work and tone.
Some names appear twice under different spellings. Each is one book's spelling.