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Daniel Higson

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HIGSON, Daniel Born 1849 Droylsden, Manchester, Worked circa. 1900-1924 Greavestown nr. Ashton, Lancashire UK. Amateur maker. 30 instruments on Stradivari model, two with carved lion’s heads. Fine orange oil varnish. Ars longs, vita brevis / Made by Daniel Higson / (born 13th August 1849) / Of Ashton, Preston. / 28th February, 1921 / No. 29. Lion Head Ars longa Vita brevis / Made by Daniel Higson / Ashton-on-Ribble / 1st March 1900 / No.17

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