, and
finish.

POWELL, Thomas, London, 18th century.

Made by Thomas
Powell, No. 18, Clemens
Lane, Clare Market.
1793.

PRESTON, London, about 1724. Appears to have used his trade label in
the instruments he sold, made by makers he employed.

PRESTON, John, York, 18th century.

John Preston, York,
1791. Fecit.

RAWLINS, Henry, London, about 1781.

Restauratus Henricus Rawlins
Auspicio Giardini
Londini 1781.

He appears to have been patronised by Giardini, the Violinist,
according to the label here given. Giardini held the post of leader at
the Italian Opera at this period.

RAYMAN, Jacob, London, 17th century.

Jacob Rayman dwelling in
Blackman Street, Long--Southwark.
1641.

Jacob Rayman, at ye Bell
Yard in Southwark,
London, 1648.

The subject of this notice was probably a German, from the Tyrol, who
settled in England about 1620, and may be considered as the founder of
Violin-making in this country, there being no trace of any British
Violin-maker previous to that time. His work is quite different from
that of the old English Viol-makers. The instruments of Rayman are of
a somewhat rough exterior, but full of character. The form is flat,
considering the general style of the work. The sound-holes are
striking, although not graceful in any way. The scroll is diminutive,
but well cut. The varnish is very fine. In the catalogue of the
effects of Tom Britton, mention is made of "an extraordinary Rayman."

RICHARDS, Edwin, London, contemporary. Maker and repairer.

ROOK, Joseph, Carlisle, about 1800.

ROSSE (or Ross), John, Bridewell, London, about 1562. Made Viols and
Bandoras.

ROSS, John, London, about 1596. Son of the above. Maker of Viols. The
varnish is excellent in quality.

SHAW, London, 1655. Viol maker.

SIMPSON, London, 1785.

John Simpson,
Musical Instrument Maker,
At the Bass Viol and Flute,
In Sweeting's Alley,
Opposite the East door of the Royal Exchange,
London.

SMITH, Henry, London, 1629. Maker of Viols.

SMITH, Thomas, London. Pupil of Peter Wamsley, and his successor at
the Harp and Hautboy.

Made by Thos. Smith, at the Harp and
Hautboy, in Pickadilly, London. 1756.

SMITH, William, London, about 1770.

TARR, William, Manchester. Made many Double-Basses from about 1829.

TAYLOR, London, about 1800. A maker of much merit. Instruments of the
character of Panormo.

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