Harry J. Reeve
b. 1923
REEVE, Harry J. Born 1923 St Louis, Missouri USA. Violin and bow maker. Son-in-law and pupil of P. C. Bearden from 1945. Managed the Bearden shop 1948-1969. Credited with 350 instruments. Classical Italian models. Own oil varnish with shaded finish. Approximately 145 bows, branded: HARRY J. REEVE [W\u{2026} — John Dilworth
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REEVE, Harry J. Born 1923 St Louis, Missouri USA. Violin and bow maker. Son-in-law and pupil of P. C. Bearden from 1945. Managed the Bearden shop 1948-1969. Credited with 350 instruments. Classical Italian models. Own oil varnish with shaded finish. Approximately 145 bows, branded: HARRY J. REEVE [Wenberg]
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