Born at Woolwich (London), 1848. Son of a violin-maker. Took up the profession of violin construction, 1870. A Gasparo-da-Sal\u00f2 modelled Viola was the first of his creations, and the maker, though openly avowing the immature workmanship, considered he had never realised a better tone from his subsequent efforts. Worked at Woolwich until 1898, then removed to Forest Gate, East London. Died 1931. Made every instrument without assistance from workmen.
Violins previous to 1890 have Guarnerian traits. Since then he rather favoured a model (with some originality) approximately Stradivarian of the later period, splendidly conceived in its large proportions; and a few following the smaller model of a Strad. (dated 1700) which belonged to the Duke of Edinburgh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Modelling of original design perhaps not what it ought to be from the hand of a highly talented craftsman, nevertheless it is a real creation far removed from anything ordinary. Body-length 14-1\/8 inches; upper bouts 6-3\/4 inches, middle 4-3\/4 inches, lower 8-1\/2 inches. Very flat arching rising less than half-an-inch. Attractive looking waist-curves, length 3-1\/4 inches. No weak point in the cutting of the accurately placed sound-holes, length 3 inches. Fascinating scroll in its boldness and perfect sweep of the volute. The whole certainly well individualised. Slight irregularity of the purfling, a fault we are surprised to see. Depth of ribs at the top, 1-1\/8 inches, bottom 1-1\/4 inches. Amber oil varnish of splendid appearance when the present shine has worn off. All inside work carefully attended to; material always well chosen. Tone compares very favourably indeed with any other productions of modern times. Made over 600 stringed instruments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
William J. Acton
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William John Acton
Maker<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Forest Gate, London, 1906<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Produced about 500 bows somewhat in the Tourte style. Splendidly balanced and of the finest well-seasoned Pernambuco wood. Stamped \u2018W. Acton\u2019.
(from UNIVERSARY DICTIONARY OF VIOLIN AND BOW MAKERS)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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