Country/City:United Kingdom/SunderlandeditBirth:1862edit - died:1950editMaker Type:LuthierseditSchool:Sunderlandedit
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Born at Birdhope (Northumberland), 1862. Resident at Sunderland. Died 1950. Commenced making violins in his eighteenth year, no especial training but gleaned enlightenment from the book of Heron Allen. Ultimately became a professional maker and enjoyed ample patronage as a restorer. Strad modelling. About 20 violins and a few violas. Red, dark orange and brown shades of splendid varnish. Found a ready sale for his productions in 1927, owing to excellent tonal quality, although he always strove to create something superior. ShopsDiscussion board forGray,John (2) |
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