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James Sandy

1766–1819

Similar to good London trade work. Fine craftsmanship. One Amati-derived model built on an inside mould. Painted purfling. Dark stained wood and brown varnish. Others of better quality with richer transparent golden-brown varnish. James Sandy / Maker / Alyth [Hill Archive, Rattray] — John Dilworth

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SANDY, James Born 1766, died 1819 Alyth, Scotland UK. Similar to good London trade work. Fine craftsmanship. One Amati-derived model built on an inside mould. Painted purfling. Dark stained wood and brown varnish. Others of better quality with richer transparent golden-brown varnish. James Sandy / Maker / Alyth [Hill Archive, Rattray]

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