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Timothy Toomey

London, b. 1868

after 1920 London UK. Apprenticed as a chemist. Professional violinist from 1891. Produced 12 violins and one viola in Bolsover, Derbyshire up to 1897. Established as a violin dealer and repairer in Fulham, London from 1920. Cremonese-derived personal model. Accurate work with orange-red varnish. No\u{2026} — John Dilworth

Worked London
Made Viola, Violin

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£1,150

3 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin36.2 cm London, 1923June 2009£168
Violin1931December 1994£1,150
Viola41.1 cm 1921April 1987£330

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

TOOMEY, Timothy Born 1868 Middlesbrough, d. after 1920 London UK. Apprenticed as a chemist. Professional violinist from 1891. Produced 12 violins and one viola in Bolsover, Derbyshire up to 1897. Established as a violin dealer and repairer in Fulham, London from 1920. Cremonese-derived personal model. Accurate work with orange-red varnish. No.13 Made by 1920 / Timothy Toomey / London England

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