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.