Adam Mackie

MACKIE, Adam Born 1871 New Machar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland UK, Worked from 1924 Johannesburg South Africa Trained cabinet maker. Pupil in violin making of James Gorrie, Glasgow. Established in Aberdeen 1893-1899. Subsequently moved to Australia, New Zealand, and Tasmania, before settling in Johannesburg, South Africa 1924, working as a repairer, restorer, and maker. Author of a pamphlet entitled The Secret of Italian tone. Classical models. Fine materials and good red and brown varnishes. Violins made in Scotland are not labelled. Made by Adam Mackie / Johannesburg. Anno 1924.