Scotland School
George Haxton
Glasgow, Kingskettle, 1878–1950
Self-taught maker active from 1907. Established in Glasgow from 1910. His career was interrupted by military service 1914-1918, but resumed in Glasgow at 15 Roy Street. Over 70 instruments completed on Stradivari and mostly Guarneri models. Very fine disciplined work with golden brown and dark orang\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | October 2012 | £1,125 | |
| Violin | 1910 | March 1993 | £605 |
| Violin | 1914 | June 1988 | £660 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
HAXTON, George Born 1878 Kingskettle, Fifeshire, died 1950 Bishopbriggs, Glasgow, Scotland UK. Self-taught maker active from 1907. Established in Glasgow from 1910. His career was interrupted by military service 1914-1918, but resumed in Glasgow at 15 Roy Street. Over 70 instruments completed on Stradivari and mostly Guarneri models. Very fine disciplined work with golden brown and dark orange brown oil varnish, rich and thickly applied. George Haxton / 5 Roy Street / Glasgow. / A.D. 1918. No.32 George Haxton / Violin Maker / Glasgow / A.D. 1938. [Rattray]
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