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W. E. Hill & Sons (1887–1992) was a London-based firm that specialized in violins and other string instruments,〔The Guitar (From The Renaissance To The Present Day) by Harvey Turnbull (Third Impression 1978) - Publisher: Batsford. Images from the W. E. Hill & Sons Collection: plate 22c (Guitar by Alexandre Voboam dated 1652) and plate 23a/b/c (Chitarra Battente by Jacobus Stadler)〕 and bows. It was also known as William Hill & Sons or William E. Hill & Sons. Founded by William Ebsworth Hill at 38 New Bond Street, London in 1887, the name W. E. Hill & Sons built on a long family history of violin making going back to William Ebsworth's great grandfather, Joseph Hill. The firm soon gained a widespread reputation for excellence in repairs, making of instruments, bows, cases and fittings as well as instrument identification and authentication. A "Hill's" Certificate of Authenticity was considered definitive worldwide throughout the firm's history. Many fine craftsmen worked for the firm. They were particularly famous for their bow makers. For much of the 20th century, the Hill workshop employed England’s best bow makers, who created bows renowned for character and consistency. Hill violins, cellos and cases are also highly regarded. Their other famous products included varnish cleaner, violin e-strings, and books about violin-making families. Many famous stringed instruments passed through Hill & Sons, including the Alard Stradivarius, the Messiah Stradivarius, and the Lipinski Stradivarius. W. E. Hill and Sons ceased operation in 1992.〔W.E. Hill & Sons (A Tribute)- Richard Sadler 1996 ISBN 0-9504357-2-4〕 ==Auction Record Prices== *New York, October 16, 2013 -Tarisio Auctions, (New York) Violin Bow CHARLES LEGGATT FOR W.E. HILL & SONS, c. 1905 ex-Aaron Rosand mounted in Gold/Tortoise-Shell with fleur-de-lys motif US$15,600 * London, Oct 7, 2010 - 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「W.E. Hill & Sons」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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