Thomas Kay Watson
1883–1950
Established in Edinburgh 1927-1948. Amateur maker. Decent workmanship on Stradivari-derived models. Varnish with proprietary Rushworth & Dreaper ‘Apollo’ or ‘Harris’ Amber Varnish. Local materials. Three violins of 1931, 1932, and 1948 decorated with scrolled purfling on the backs. Manusc\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 36.1 cm 1929 inked internally "This is my Sixth Violin" | February 2007 | £480 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
WATSON, Thomas Kay Born 1883 Haddington, died 1950 Edinburgh, Scotland UK. Established in Edinburgh 1927-1948. Amateur maker. Decent workmanship on Stradivari-derived models. Varnish with proprietary Rushworth & Dreaper ‘Apollo’ or ‘Harris’ Amber Varnish. Local materials. Three violins of 1931, 1932, and 1948 decorated with scrolled purfling on the backs. Manuscript labels: Made by / T. Kay Watson / 1948. Edinburgh
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