Falkirk School
John Menzies
Falkirk, worked 1820–1834
Associated with Daniel Dewar of Edinburgh. Small output. Very interesting work. Large model showing Guadagnini characteristics; also influenced by Matthew Hardie. Flat edges, extended lower wings to soundholes, slightly pinched but low arch. Some instruments are purfled only on the table. Distinctiv\u{2026} — John Dilworth
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John Dilworth+
MENZIES, John Worked circa. 1820-1834 Falkirk, Scotland UK. Associated with Daniel Dewar of Edinburgh. Small output. Very interesting work. Large model showing Guadagnini characteristics; also influenced by Matthew Hardie. Flat edges, extended lower wings to soundholes, slightly pinched but low arch. Some instruments are purfled only on the table. Distinctive scroll; rather narrow across the eyes. Very good professional workmanship throughout with fine red-brown varnish and good materials. Manuscript label: John Menzies / Maker. 1827 [Rattray]
William Meredith Morris+
I have not seen any of his work, but it is said to be very good.
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Ein geschickter, schottischer Geigenmacher, der das grosse Stradivari-Modell nachahmte. Sein Lack ist dunkelbraun und scheint Öllack gewesen zu sein. Seine Violinen sind übrigens stark dem Wurmfrass ausgesetzt.
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