Philip Brown Violins

String players from beginners to amateur players, teachers, collectors and professionals come to Philip Brown Violins for honest, trustworthy expert knowledge and workshop skills.

We carry one of the best stocks of instruments and bows outside of London, representing some of the best of English, French and Italian instruments available.

Baroque bows and violins are also made in our workshop by Philip and the team.

Featured Stock

Hudson
George Wulme Hudson, London, from about 1920. A prolific maker who is known for his excellent copies of Itallian makers such as Grancino, Testore, Gagliano family and Del Jesu - of which this instrument is. This violin has been in constant professional use for some years, has a great tone, and is in good condition.
Knopf
Christian Wilhelm Knopf, circa 1830. A very good example, bearing many of the classic Knopf features.
Atelier Meteny - Exclusive Uk Stockist
2010. A viola made by Atelier Meteny, A European, hand made instrument made under strict control and designed by the talented Pascal Gilles (V.S.A. prize winner for tone). Very attractive and good sounding instrument. 15 5/8"
Cello by Potscher
Made by Poetcher in Zwota, 1935. Good clean work. Warm dark clear varnish. Very good condition.
Cello Germany 1919
Good German cello by Thomsen, made in 1919. Good condition.
Pagliacci
Excellent professional sounding cello by Aldo Pagliacci, made in 1973 in Roma. No 44, this instrument has a great powerful tone and has been used by an international soloist.
Werlong
Fully mounted selected hand made Brazillian bow.
Knopf
C. W. Knopf. Dense wood, possibly partridgewood. A good example.
Tobin
Fine violin by Richard Tobin with excellent workmanship. Slightly small full size model. I suggest that this violin was made for the Lockey - Hill workshop - the back is made of wood usually attributed to the Hill shop and the front and scroll were made with Tobins wood.