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Thomas Thorley

worked 1865–1879

Son and pupil of Nathaniel Thornley, above. Three instruments cited in Hill Archive: cello with flat arch, broad purfling with negligible edge flute, large head and ‘tawny varnish, probably oil’; small viola of 1879 with ‘exceptionally long’ soundholes and dark brown varnish; and a violin dated 1865\u{2026} — John Dilworth

Made Violin
Taught by Nathaniel Thornley
Family Son of Nathaniel Thornley

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£374
Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin1884March 1992£374

Biographies

The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:

John Dilworth+

THORLEY, Thomas Worked circa. 1865-1879 Oldham and Manchester UK. Son and pupil of Nathaniel Thornley, above. Three instruments cited in Hill Archive: cello with flat arch, broad purfling with negligible edge flute, large head and ‘tawny varnish, probably oil’; small viola of 1879 with ‘exceptionally long’ soundholes and dark brown varnish; and a violin dated 1865. T. Thorley / Failsworth 1868 / Maker [Hill Archive]

Henri Poidras+

A skilled maker who has signed well made and good instruments.

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