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James Thompson

worked 1832

Stradivari model with painted purfling. Slightly crude work with golden-yellow spirit varnish. Branded below back button: ‘J. T.’ Made by / James Thompson / Crookham 1832 — John Dilworth

Made Violin

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£980

6 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
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John Dilworth+

THOMPSON, James Worked circa. 1832 Crookham, Northumberland UK. Stradivari model with painted purfling. Slightly crude work with golden-yellow spirit varnish. Branded below back button: ‘J. T.’ Made by / James Thompson / Crookham 1832

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