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Dorchester School

George Herbert Lock

Dorchester, b. 1850

Professor of mathematics at Shrewsbury College and amateur luthier. Credited with 60 violins and three cellos. — John Dilworth

Worked Dorchester
Made Viola, Violin

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£862

3 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Viola40.5 cm 1921December 2003£300
Viola40.6 cm 1906May 1998£862
Violin1906March 1990£550

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

LOCK, George Herbert Born 1850 Dorchester UK. Professor of mathematics at Shrewsbury College and amateur luthier. Credited with 60 violins and three cellos.

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