Edinburgh School
William Ferguson
Edinburgh, b. 1769
1809-1816 Edinburgh Scotland UK. Established at St Mary’s Wynd. Probably a pupil of Matthew Hardie using a similar ‘long Strad’ pattern of 36cm (141/8”) back length. Strongly related to the work of Blair and that of his cousin George Ferguson, although not quite so effective. Narrow edge, soundholes\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 1815 | December 1986 | £121 |
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
FERGUSON, William Born 1769, Worked circa. 1809-1816 Edinburgh Scotland UK. Established at St Mary’s Wynd. Probably a pupil of Matthew Hardie using a similar ‘long Strad’ pattern of 36cm (141/8”) back length. Strongly related to the work of Blair and that of his cousin George Ferguson, although not quite so effective. Narrow edge, soundholes with slightly enlarged lower half, and small scroll with projecting boss. Orange-brown varnish. Wm Ferguson, violin maker / Edinburgh 2nd September 1815 [Rattray]
William Meredith Morris+
Very good work and tone. I have not seen any of it, and do not know whether he used a label.
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Vielleicht ein Schüler von Perry. Er war einer der besseren schottischen
Geigenmacher seiner Zeit. Später lautete die Firma Fergusson & Son. — Ein
Donald Ferguson arbeitete in Huntley, Aberdeenshire.
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Working in Edinburgh at the same time
Daniel Dewar worked 1786–1825
David Ingram worked 1800–1810
David Stirrat worked 1811–1826
Francis Cakin worked 1800–1820
George Mcgeorge 1785–1821
John Blair worked 1790–1822
Matthew Hardie 1755–1826
William Mcgill worked 1810