London School
James Furber
London, worked 1770–1790
Brother and partner of Matthew Furber (I), below, working in Clerkenwell Green. Pupil of Thomas Smith. One violin signed and dated internally Matthew and James Furber 1770. [BVMA] — John Dilworth
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
FURBER, James Worked circa. 1770-1790 London UK. Brother and partner of Matthew Furber (I), below, working in Clerkenwell Green. Pupil of Thomas Smith. One violin signed and dated internally Matthew and James Furber 1770. [BVMA]
William Meredith Morris+
Eldest son of the elder Matthew Furber. I have never seen any of his work, and am not sure that he was an actual maker.
Cecie Stainer+
Eldest son of Matthew Furber, sen. It is doubtful if he made new instruments.
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Ältester Sohn von Matthew F. sen. Nur als Reparateur hervorgetreten.
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