Will L Posted January 25, 2013 Report Posted January 25, 2013 For those who don't know much about Mayson, he named his violins such names as "Ethelberta." I wouldn't mind owning a "Jane" or a "Fifi"—but I draw the line at Ethelberta. I wonder if an owner can go to a judge and have the name of his violin changed. He gave classes in making and wrote Strad Mag articles in the 1890s. His book on making can still be found: VIOLIN MAKING. I personally love his style of writing, but can't think of any other reason to buy it. After reading the full page and a third glorification in Henley, including line after line of the fanciful names, I could not have been more shocked when I finally saw one. Are they all equally bad? :-) A few more names, for fun: ELEPANTA, DRUSILLA, THIRLMERE, and the ever popular CONVOLVULUS.
Ben Hebbert Posted January 26, 2013 Report Posted January 26, 2013 ... CHLAMYDIA, SYPHILLIS, HERPES and GONNOREA perchance? No, they are not all equally bad. Some are a good deal worse!
Rick Hyslop Posted January 26, 2013 Report Posted January 26, 2013 I loved all of Menhuin's shirts. Which shirt are you talking about ? r.
Ben Hebbert Posted January 26, 2013 Report Posted January 26, 2013 Erm... to be honest, Grapelli was no better...
lyndon Posted January 26, 2013 Report Posted January 26, 2013 I guess my shirts are in good company then!!!
Ben Hebbert Posted January 26, 2013 Report Posted January 26, 2013 Lyndon, somehow I always knew you could be compared to some of the greatest!
Rick Hyslop Posted January 26, 2013 Report Posted January 26, 2013 Ben that's not fair. That's his "jazz" shirt. I was referring to his legit collection. r.
lyndon Posted January 26, 2013 Report Posted January 26, 2013 Lyndon, somehow I always knew you could be compared to some of the greatest! I don't think there's any doubt that I'm one of the greatest; my mom tells me that all the time!!!
Addie Posted January 27, 2013 Report Posted January 27, 2013 Having found a list of all the names of Mayson’s violins, I’d say Menuhin’s shirts are bland in comparison. Appendix A, pp. 114 +, Walter H. Mayson: an account of the life and work of a celebrated modern violin maker. By William Meredith Morris Isidor Label:
Dave Slight Posted February 2, 2013 Report Posted February 2, 2013 Another possible contender http://tarisio.com/pages/auction/auction_item.php?csid=2197798912&cpid=3183951872&sCategory_ID=36
Addie Posted February 4, 2013 Report Posted February 4, 2013 Another possible contender http://tarisio.com/pages/auction/auction_item.php?csid=2197798912&cpid=3183951872&sCategory_ID=36 Honorable mention for the ff’s, if nothing else. Call Huey on the big white telephone! Maybe the scroll is in honor of the Franco-Prussian War? It’s French. No, It’s German. No, it’s...
Dave Slight Posted February 22, 2013 Report Posted February 22, 2013 Honorable mention for the ff’s, if nothing else. Call Huey on the big white telephone! Maybe the scroll is in honor of the Franco-Prussian War? It’s French. No, It’s German. No, it’s... No bids, sounds about right to me!
Ben Hebbert Posted February 23, 2013 Report Posted February 23, 2013 I'd have dismissed it as honest barn-door work, but "Cremona copy" written on the label puts it in the league of English makers who thought they new better. I think this is a contender for the Walter Mayson prize!
rickpmills Posted February 4, 2025 Report Posted February 4, 2025 They can't all be bad. This is one of my violins which I've just had repaired. English? No label.
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