Henry Thorowgood
worked 1750–1765
Entrepreneurial dealer in trade work made by outworkers. Shop established at the sign of the ‘Violin & Guitar’ at the North Piazza, Royal Exchange. From c.1864 worked in partnership, the business known as Thorowgood & Horne and relocated to Cheapside. Typical London Stainer copies with paint\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cello | 176- | June 1984 | £1,080 |
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
THOROWGOOD, Henry Worked circa. 1750-1765 London UK. Entrepreneurial dealer in trade work made by outworkers. Shop established at the sign of the ‘Violin & Guitar’ at the North Piazza, Royal Exchange. From c.1864 worked in partnership, the business known as Thorowgood & Horne and relocated to Cheapside. Typical London Stainer copies with painted purfling and red spirit varnish. His label found in the works of various makers including those by Richard Duke. Made and sold by / Henry Thorowgood / at the Violin & Guitar under / the North Piazza of the Royal Exchange/ 17.. London Made and sold by / Thorowgood & Horne / near Mercers Chapel, Cheapside / 17 London 64 [Hill Archive]
Cecie Stainer+
A maker in London in the 18th century. Printed label- “Made and sold by Henry Thorowgood at the Violin and Guitar under the North Piazza of the Royal Exchange, 17—, London.”
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Sandys & Forster kennen von ihm nur die Copie seines gedruckten Zettels, und wo er sonst erwähnt wird, geschieht dies lediglich nach diesem Zettel.
Henri Poidras+
London circa 1720. Little known.
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