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
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 1884 | — | March 1992 | £374 |
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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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