john betts violin
Sam Zygmuntowicz was in charge of the neck and scroll, and is shown here putting the final touches on the neck. Violin - John Betts | Baroque Violin Shop This violin from about 1790 is stamped on the back 'Betts / Royal . If you missed the magazine, you can download the pdf here-. Items included here with the permission of the rights holders are indicated as such in the bibliographic record for each item. Lob 352mm. Maker - Amati - John (I) Betts Professional violin, to quote a veteran Gypsy style player. Betts instruments tend to exhibit very high standards of . Betts Workshop Violin, London circa 1820 | SOLD The violin is in stunning original condition with no cracks. Stamped Betts / Royal Exchange / London. You can contact the auctioneer on +44 (0)1543 251081 for more information. The following images are of violin known as the Betts, by Antonio Stradivari, made in 1704. The Betts family name came to prominence in the violin making world thanks to the work of John Betts, born in Stamford in 1752. JOHN BETTS, NO, 2, NORTH PIAZZA, ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDINI, FECIT, JANUARY 9, 1782 Betts Workshop Violin, London circa 1820 | Sold Betts was a talented maker himself and also employed some of the most talented English makers of the period, including Vincenzo Panormo, Joseph Hill II, Henry Lockey Hill, John Furber and both B.S. It is preserved in fine original condition except for the pegs and bridge. (born February 17, 1949 in Moncton, New Brunswick) is a teacher and a New Brunswick politician. United Kingdom, Email: info.london@tarisio.com Its everything we look for in a violin: the perfect combination of warmth, projection and flexibility of tone. John Betts, Violin, c.1790, London. The Violin Shop: Stradivaris, Amatis, Guarneris, and more at the London, England c. 1790-1810 Length of Back: 36.0 cm Upper Bout: 16.1 cm Middle Bout: 11.0 cm Lower Bout: 20.0 cm Certificates on file: Bein & Fushi 1984 William Lewis and Son 1957 John Betts John Willis Betts, B.Sc., B.Ed., M.Ed. The next picture shows Stradivari's beautiful arching being re-created using our new process. Here is a picture of the 2011 Oberlin Workshop participants. The whole event was documented by NHK TV of Japan. Violin by Antonio Stradivari, Cremona, 1704, "Betts" A POSSIBLY JOHN BETTS VIOLIN with an internal handwritten paper label photograph | 20 photographs : color | Photograph (Form). Not surprisingly, the nephew thought the violin should belong to the firm, but Arthur claimed that since he bought it with his own money, (one guinea) it was his. Contact Us. Cookie Policy Article. photograph | 16 photographs : color | Photograph (Form). To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Established 1982 Tel: 020 7249 9398 . John Betts cello, London circa 1810 | Carriage House Violins Violins and Violin Makers Biographical Dictionary of the Great Italian Artistes, their Followers and Imitators, to the present time. Claudia Fritz, Joseph Curtin, and Fan Tao have participated in two other similar tests, in Indiana and Paris. Violin - Italian instruments to London, and was partly responsible for the ascent of, Sales Tax (New York, London and Berlin Sales), Panormo The life and work of Vincenzo and his sons Latest research, new biography, 22 instruments and bows, LSO Digital Exhibition, Violins of the LSO Violin Festival. Ok, got it! The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. It remained a treasured . John Betts was born in Stamford, England, in 1752. Here is a vioiin being scanned. 1730, "Kreisler", Violin by Giuseppe Guaneri, Cremona, ca. Chris Germain is third from the left in the front row. 43883.00. Some people have been surprised that modern violins could sound as good as a Stradivarius, but in three well documented tests now, this has been proven to be the case. Ingles & Hayday would like to send you information about our events and services, by post, telephone and email. , circa 1790Cello, John Betts