William hill sons

In built workshops in Hanwell and extended them in The name W. The firm soon gained a widespread reputation for expertise and dealing in fine instruments. They were also established as makers of instruments, bows, cases and fittings.

W.E. Hill & Sons

Many fine craftsmen worked for the firm. Hill violins, cellos and cases are also highly regarded. Their other products included varnish cleaner, violin e-strings, rosin, peg paste, music stands, chinrests, and specialist tools.

They built up one of the most notable collections of stringed instruments which can be seen at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, including the "Messiah" Stradivari from The owners and directors of W. Their acquisition of the company marked its return to London.

The W. Under the direction of Robert Brewer Young and Stefan-Peter Greiner, violins modeled after Stradivari - including the Messiah of - notable Bergonzis, and the work of Guarneri del Gesu are being made as part of the Hill heritage. Derek Wilson, who joined Hill inoversees the making of bows that offer the excellence of an enduring English tradition.

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Part Exchange. Instrument Photography Service. Size check appointment. Hill and Sons The English firm W. About the bow This violin bow was made in by William Johnston who was born in Galashiels, not too far from us in Edinburgh.