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George Barton
London, Newburgh NY, worked 1761–1810
Established at Wych Street 1776-1794, 23 Shoemaker Row 1794-1801, and lastly at the ‘Star’ in Elliot Court, Old Bailey. Maker of instruments to the trade. Possibly taught by John Carter, a neighbour in his first address in Wych Street. Undistinguished work, although perfectly decent in model and exe\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.7 cm Newburgh, NY 1902 | October 2010 | £1,427 |
| Cello | 75.0 cm 1802 c. | March 2010 | £1,560 |
| Cello | 75.0 cm London, 1800 c. | March 2009 | £1,920 |
| Violin | 1809 | April 1998 | £115 |
| Violin | 1795 | June 1996 | £2,530 |
| Violin | 1807 | June 1989 | £605 |
| Violin | 1780 c. | September 1987 | £385 |
| Violin | 1911 | March 1986 | £410 |
| Violin | 1911 | March 1986 | £270 |
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
BARTON, George Worked circa. 1761-1810 London UK. Established at Wych Street 1776-1794, 23 Shoemaker Row 1794-1801, and lastly at the ‘Star’ in Elliot Court, Old Bailey. Maker of instruments to the trade. Possibly taught by John Carter, a neighbour in his first address in Wych Street. Undistinguished work, although perfectly decent in model and execution. Poor dull brown varnish. Some eccentric models and types also found. George Barton / Elliot Court / Old Bailey
William Meredith Morris+
He worked in Elliot Court, Old Bailey. He made mostly for the trade, and little or nothing is known of his work.
Cecie Stainer+
Of Elliot Court, Old Bailey, London; d. about 1810.
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Das Gewerbemuseum in Markneukirchen besitzt von ihm eine Geige ohne
Mittelecken — es 1st dies der älteste bisher bekannte Versuch,
in dieser Art den Bau der Geige zu verändern. Unschön
in der Form und unrichtig in der Mensur, besitzt
das Instrument doch einen schönen, wenn auch kleinen Ton.
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Family
John Barton Brother
Working in London at the same time
Adam Martin worked 1790–1798
Alexander Kennedy worked 1730–1785
And Co. Astor worked 1800–1820
Arthur (I) Betts worked 1763–1765
Baines worked 1780
Barton worked 1768–1779
Benjamin (II) Banks 1758–1820
Benjamin Hill 1754–1793