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Ernest Torr

Liverpool, b. 1871

after 1927 Liverpool UK. Self-taught maker from 1903. Worked for G. Byrom in Liverpool 1920-1921. Completed over 100 violins, seven violas, and five cellos on Guarneri, Stradivari, and personal models. Varnish of orange and red-brown colour. Some with antique shaded finish. Ernest Torr / Liverpool, \u{2026} — John Dilworth

Worked Liverpool
Made Violin

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£597

2 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinLabelled Ernest Torr, Liverpool 1924 Lot 2442GardinerJune 2024£414est. £ 300-400
ViolinLiverpool, 1924 Possibly byMarch 2004£597

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

TORR, Ernest Born 1871, d. after 1927 Liverpool UK. Self-taught maker from 1903. Worked for G. Byrom in Liverpool 1920-1921. Completed over 100 violins, seven violas, and five cellos on Guarneri, Stradivari, and personal models. Varnish of orange and red-brown colour. Some with antique shaded finish. Ernest Torr / Liverpool, 1927 [Henley]

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