William C Retford (b 1875-d 1970)
William Charles Retford
Born in New Milton, Hampshire, on 20 June 1875. He started his apprenticeship with Hills in 1892 at the age of sixteen as an instrument repairer - then transferred to the bow making workshop in Hanwell.
He became workshop manager after 15 years and held that position for another 30 years, eventually retiring in 1957.
A perfectionist and the... "greatest bow craftsman of his time".
His bows for Hill are stamped with one single dot.
We have 3 bows by William C Retford
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| 1790 |
violin |
William C Retford |
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| 2550 |
violin |
William C Retford |
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| 1792 |
violin |
William C Retford |
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Stamped: H & S
Stamped: W E HILL & SONS ENGLAND
We buy and sell bows from the firm of W E Hill.
01785-811860
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