Antique English Violin 4/4 By Frank R Knight Circa 1925 Reigate Interesting good violin One piece back, label inside. Notable instrument from a skilled British luthier who studied under William Glenister. Known for following the Stradivari model, these violins typically feature fine tonewoods and quality William Glenister (1850–1936) was a respected, self-taught British violin maker who operated a workshop from his tobacconist shop at 23 Beak Street in Soho, London. Originally working as a humble gardener, Glenister embodied the Victorian ideal of self-improvement. He taught himself the art of lutherie, likely aided by popular 19th-century technical manuals such as those by Edward Heron-Allen.
