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Carlisle School

James Meek

Carlisle, b. 1862

Classical Italian models and a personal design. Oil varnish in various shades with good materials. Completed 80 violins and violas. Well regarded as a repairer. James Meek / Carlisle. 1914. — John Dilworth

Worked Carlisle
Made Viola, Violin

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£2,127

6 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin35.4 cm Carlisle, 1907December 2011£2,127
Violin35.5 cm Carlisle, 1904June 2009£1,562
ViolinCarlisle, 1903May 2004£2,032
Violin1904April 1987£550
Violin1908April 1987£528
Viola42.5 cm 1909April 1987£605

Biographies

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

John Dilworth+

MEEK, James Born 1862 Carlisle, Worked from 1923 Birkenhead UK. Classical Italian models and a personal design. Oil varnish in various shades with good materials. Completed 80 violins and violas. Well regarded as a repairer. James Meek / Carlisle. 1914.

William Meredith Morris+

A gentleman amateur, who has made several beautifully-finished instruments.

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