Leeds School
William (II) Booth
Leeds, 1816–1856
Son and pupil of William Booth (I), above. Stradivari model; generally considered a superior craftsman to his father. Finely detailed and covered with rich golden-brown varnish. Wm. Booth. Maker / Leeds, 1853 — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cello | 1852 | May 1988 | £3,300 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
BOOTH, William (II) Born 1816, died 1856 Leeds UK. Son and pupil of William Booth (I), above. Stradivari model; generally considered a superior craftsman to his father. Finely detailed and covered with rich golden-brown varnish. Wm. Booth. Maker / Leeds, 1853
William Meredith Morris+
He was the son of the above, and an excellent workman. He died on June 1, 1856, and was buried at Burmantofts Cemetery. I have seen only one of his instruments, which was on a modified Strad pattern, rather highly arched, golden brown varnish; tone somewhat small but sweet.
Cecie Stainer+
Son of W. Booth, senior, b. 1816, Leeds; d. June 1, 1856; buried at Burmantofts Cemetery. Employed by Henri Gugel, 1834-38. Returned to Leeds (1838) and began business as an instrument maker. He was a clever workman.
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Sohn von Will. B. I, aber nicht dessen Schüler. Er machte sich bereits mit
22 Jahren selbstständig und berechtigte zu grossen Hoffnungen, starb aber, bevor
er zur vollen Entwicklung gekommen war. In Burnley (Lancashire) lebte noch
am Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts ein C. Booth als Geigenmacher.
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