John Hare
Violin maker
(1672 – 1725)
John Hare apprenticed to Rebecca Miller, the widow of George Miller, in the Draper's Company. He established himself independently in 1694 at the Fleece Tavern, located near the Royal Exchange, Cornhill, and moved to Freeman's Yard the following year. He also operated a business as a bookseller in St Paul's Churchyard, at the sign of 'The Golden Violin' or 'The Golden Viol', which Richard Meares took over in 1706. Around 1703, he formed a partnership with John Walsh to print inexpensive editions of music. The musical instrument business in Cornhill employed three craftsmen: his son John, Tristram Huddlestone, and Benjamin Boston. The violins that bore his label were remarkably advanced for their time, being intelligent imitations of Amati and Stradivari, particularly his 1690-1700 'long pattern', which would have been very new then. Some connection seems to exist with Daniel Parker, whose work is quite similar, albeit more sophisticated.
Price History
- The auction record for this maker is $2,608 in Apr 1991, for a violin.
- 2 auction price results.
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