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Joseph Collingwood
London, worked 1760
Rarely encountered maker, working to an Amatisé or Stainer model. Good quality work. Oil varnish of good consistency and light golden-brown colour. May have been merchant labelling the work of others. Joseph Collingwood / at the Golden Spectacles / on London Bridge 17.. [Henley] — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 1780 c. | October 1988 | £286 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
COLLINGWOOD, Joseph Worked circa. 1760 London UK. Rarely encountered maker, working to an Amatisé or Stainer model. Good quality work. Oil varnish of good consistency and light golden-brown colour. May have been merchant labelling the work of others. Joseph Collingwood / at the Golden Spectacles / on London Bridge 17.. [Henley]
William Meredith Morris+
He worked at the ” Golden Spectacles,” London Bridge, and made many instruments on the Stainer, and a few on the Amati model. The workmanship is fairly good, and the tone of average merit. Label : —
JOSEPH COLLINGWOOD, LONDINI, 1758
Cecie Stainer+
Worked in London about 1760, at the ” Golden Spectacles” on London Bridge.
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Guter englischer Geigenmacher des 18. Jahrhunderts.
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