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James Anderson

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ANDERSON, James Worked 1860-62 Paisley, Scotland UK. Designated his instruments ‘Paisley Abbey’ violins, made from wood recovered from the Abbey itself. Eccentric personal model, some with triple bands of ebony purfling. Dull red varnish. Branded on back. Inscribed: ‘Made in 1862 by James Anderson, Violin Maker, Paisley’

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