Stonehouse School
Alexander (I) Hardie
Stonehouse, 1776–1852
Violinist and violin maker. Stainer model; indifferent work. Sometimes branded: ‘Hardie Maxwelltown’ [Rattray] — John Dilworth
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
HARDIE, Alexander (I) Born 1776 Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, died 1852 Maxwelltown, Dumfries, Scotland UK. Violinist and violin maker. Stainer model; indifferent work. Sometimes branded: ‘Hardie Maxwelltown’ [Rattray]
William Meredith Morris+
He did not make very many violins, but the few that are left show that he was skilful, and that he could have excelled if he had devoted all his time to the art.
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Eine geschickter Kunstdrechsler, der auch recht gute Geigen gemacht hat.
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Working in Stonehouse at the same time
Isaac Murdoch b. 1815
John Hamilton b. 1817