London School
Arthur (III) Betts
London, 1803–1869
Son of Arthur Betts (II), above. Continued the business with his brother John (II), below, maintaining it as the premier centre of violin expertise and craftsmanship in England until the shop was closed in 1867. [BVMA] — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cello | 1837 | November 1986 | £16,500 |
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
BETTS, Arthur (III) Born 1803, died 1869 London UK. Son of Arthur Betts (II), above. Continued the business with his brother John (II), below, maintaining it as the premier centre of violin expertise and craftsmanship in England until the shop was closed in 1867. [BVMA]
Sell your instrument with Amati
Get started by uploading photos of your instrument for our experts to review.
Sell your instrument with Amati
Get started by uploading photos of your instrument for our experts to review.
Working in London at the same time
A. Pretts worked 1851
Albert Henry Price worked 1850–1890
Bernhard Simon (II) Fendt 1801–1852
Bernhard Simon Fendt 1769–1832
Button worked 1800
Cadell worked 1798
Charles (I) Harris worked 1810
Charles (II) Harris 1791–1851