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Edwin Pollard

Thornton, b. 1845

after 1924 Blackpool, Lancashire UK. Active in Blackpool from 1862. Generally used Stradivari model, although 12 violins on Stainer forms made from 1910 to 1912. Good workmanship. Own golden-brown amber varnish. Also made cellos. Made by / Edwin Pollard / Blackpool / 1924 — John Dilworth

Worked Thornton
Made Violin

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£352
Type Details Sold Price
Violin Labelled Made by Edwin Pollard, 1914 March 2024 £220
Violin 1914 October 1989 £352

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

POLLARD, Edwin Born 1845 Thornton, Yorkshire, d. after 1924 Blackpool, Lancashire UK. Active in Blackpool from 1862. Generally used Stradivari model, although 12 violins on Stainer forms made from 1910 to 1912. Good workmanship. Own golden-brown amber varnish. Also made cellos. Made by / Edwin Pollard / Blackpool / 1924

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