SECTION XII
English Makers
ABSAM, Thomas, Wakefield, 1833.
Made by
Thomas Absam,
Wakefield, Feb. 14,
1833.
ADAMS, Garmouth, Scotland, 1800.
ADDISON, William, London, 1670.
AIRETON, Edmund. Was originally employed in the workshop of Peter Wamsley, at the "Harp and Hautboy," in Piccadilly. He made a great many excellent Violins and Violoncellos, and chiefly copied Amati. Varnish of fair quality; colour yellow. He died at the advanced age of 80, in the year 1807.
ALDRED, ——, about 1560. Maker of Viols.
ASKEY, Samuel, London, about 1825.