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. 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.
Restauratus Henricus Rawlins
Auspicio Giardini
Londini 1781.
| Jacob Rayman dwelling in Blackman Street, Long—Southwark. 1641. Jacob Rayman, at ye Bell Yard in Southwark, London, 1648. |
RAYMAN, Jacob, London, 17th century. 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.