John K. Empsall
Yorkshire, d. 1910
EMPSALL, John K. Worked from 1890, died 1910 Ben Rhydding, Yorkshire UK. Violinist of the Bradford Symphony Orchestra and amateur maker. Experimented with varnish. Imported mass produced instruments in the white and finished them with various varnishes, with widely ranging results. A few instruments\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 1906 | — | October 1993 | £1,265 |
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EMPSALL, John K. Worked from 1890, died 1910 Ben Rhydding, Yorkshire UK. Violinist of the Bradford Symphony Orchestra and amateur maker. Experimented with varnish. Imported mass produced instruments in the white and finished them with various varnishes, with widely ranging results. A few instruments entirely of his own make. John K. Empsall / Ben Rhydding 1897
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