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Leonard Percy Balmforth

Leeds, 1881–1936

New work on Stradivari model; small output. Specialist restorer. Pupil of Paul Bailly, who was working for Dykes, also in Leeds, in the 1890s. Founder of L. P. Balmforth & Son, which became the leading business in the north of England after Dykes moved to London. L. P Balmforth / (pupil of Paul\u{2026} — John Dilworth

Worked Leeds
Made Violin Bow
Taught by Paul Bailly

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£1,265
Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin BowG/E 58 g.June 1995£1,265

Biographies

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

John Dilworth+

BALMFORTH, Leonard Percy Born 1881, died 1936 Leeds UK. New work on Stradivari model; small output. Specialist restorer. Pupil of Paul Bailly, who was working for Dykes, also in Leeds, in the 1890s. Founder of L. P. Balmforth & Son, which became the leading business in the north of England after Dykes moved to London. L. P Balmforth / (pupil of Paul Bailly-pupil of J. B. Vuillaume) Maker / No.. Leeds 19..

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