Medway School
Samuel Allen
Medway, worked 1815–1818
Carpenter and architect. Worked with W. Green. Produced American ‘church basses’ and double basses. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Bass Bow | Dragonetti style, clip-in style ebony frog with screw mechanism to upper facet of handle | March 2025 | £3,300 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
ALLEN, Samuel Worked circa. 1815-1818 Medway, Massachusetts USA. Carpenter and architect. Worked with W. Green. Produced American ‘church basses’ and double basses. [Wenberg]
William Meredith Morris+
is principally a bow-maker. He was for several years in the employ of the Messrs. Hill, and was held in high esteem by them as a first-class workman. In 1891 he started business on his own account as a violin and bow maker and repairer, but he devotes his time principally to bow-making. His workmanship is excellent, and his bows have a graceful and durable camhre^ which, together with a nice balance, gives them a place in the front rank of modern bows. Allen was born in Cornwall in 1858, and was educated for the scholastic profession.
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Working in Medway at the same time
William Green worked 1798–1818