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Pierson Gardiner

London, worked 1758–1790

Workman in the Duke style, seldom seen and rarely labelled. Quite precise craftsmanship. Amati form, although soundholes more in the Stainer style, set close to the edge. Broad purfling with good materials and thin but decent golden-brown varnish. Branded and signed internally: ‘P Gardiner’ Pearson \u{2026} — John Dilworth

Worked London
Made Violin

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£462
Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin1775-99June 1988£462

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

GARDINER, Pearson Worked circa. 1758-1790 London UK. Workman in the Duke style, seldom seen and rarely labelled. Quite precise craftsmanship. Amati form, although soundholes more in the Stainer style, set close to the edge. Broad purfling with good materials and thin but decent golden-brown varnish. Branded and signed internally: ‘P Gardiner’ Pearson Gardiner / London. 1764

Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+

Selten vorkommender englischer Geigenmacher, der im Stile von Duke
arbeitete.

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