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Thomas Jacques Holder

London, Naples, Paris, 1842–1922

Established in Wardour Street 1892, in Blackheath 1898, and Leyland Road, Lee from 1912. Clever and deceptive copies of various classical and minor Italian makers. Rarely used his own label. Teacher of George Wulme-Hudson. — John Dilworth

Worked London, Naples, Paris
Made Cello Bow, Viola Bow, Violin, Violin Bow

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£5,290

16 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin Lot 88BonhamsOctober 2012£5,000
ViolinParis, 1922November 2005£1,974
Viola BowS/E 69 g.October 2004£930
Violin1931May 2003£3,496
Violin1946October 2002£3,628
Violin1907June 2001£4,800
Viola BowS/E 72 g.April 1998£805
Violin1890 c.November 1996£3,450
Violin1900June 1995£5,290
Cello BowS/E 78 g.July 1992£462
Violin1930March 1989£2,530
Violin1900 c.May 1986£1,512
Violin BowS/E 64 g.April 1985£219
Violin1900 c.October 1981£1,265
Violin1897May 1980£242
Cello BowS/E 81 g.March 1980£416

Biographies

The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:

John Dilworth+

HOLDER, Thomas Jacques Born 1842 London, died 1922 Lee, Essex UK. Established in Wardour Street 1892, in Blackheath 1898, and Leyland Road, Lee from 1912. Clever and deceptive copies of various classical and minor Italian makers. Rarely used his own label. Teacher of George Wulme-Hudson.

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