Philip Brown Violins

Supplying violins, violas, celli, bos and baroque bows to string players from beginners to amateur players, teachers, collectors and professionals since 1985, Philip Brown Violins offer 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

    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

    Knopf

    Christian Wilhelm Knopf, circa 1830. A very good example, bearing many of the classic Knopf features.

  • Hesketh

    Hesketh

    An excellent violin by the underrated Thomas Earle Hesketh, 1901. His work is some of the best the UK has seen from the last century.

  • Betts

    Betts

    A pretty Betts violin. One piece back of pleasingly rippled maple. Typical size 14''. Good condtion. Made about 1815.

  • Perham 1923

    Perham 1923

    Interesting violin, Perham, 1923, Surrey.

  • Atelier Meteny - Exclusive Uk Stockist

    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

    Cello by Potscher

    Made by Poetcher in Zwota, 1935. Good clean work. Warm dark clear varnish. Very good condition.

  • Cello Germany 1919

    Cello Germany 1919

    Good German cello by Thomsen, made in 1919. Good condition.

  • Pagliacci

    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

    Werlong

    Fully mounted selected hand made Brazillian bow.

  • Tobin

    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.

  • Lowendahl

    Lowendahl

    Made in the Berlin workshops of Lowendahl circa 1890. A nicely flamed back and ribs. Unusually good condition.

  • 19th century, Italy

    19th century, Italy

    A very interesting violin from the begining of the 19th century and probably from Parma. Poplar back, maple ribs and neck, spruce front. This instrument has been reduced in size. Very interesting tone, deceptively powerful, nutty sound. Many old restorations, but is presented in a healthy state.

  • Whitmarsh

    Whitmarsh

    Rare cello made by Edwin Whitmarsh, son of Emanuel. Edwins work is cleaner and superior to that of his father. This instrument was made in 1932. Condition good. One front crack, some old (repaired) movement to back centre joint.