J. Brown

BROWN, J. Worked circa. 1827-1886 Huddersfield, Yorkshire UK. Prolific maker but of ordinary quality. Some of Guarneri model with yellow-brown varnish; the remainder generally unattractive. His double basses with arched backs rather more worthwhile. Sometimes branded with initials. Made by / J. Brown / 56 Manchester Road, Huddersfield. / No. 23 from 1877, having been then a / Maker 50 years. July, 1878 [Henley]