London School
James (II) Brown
London, 1786–1860
Son and pupil of James Brown (I), above. Violin and bow maker of trade quality and workmanlike finish. Active from 1834. Established at 18 White Lion Street, Norton Folgate from 1854. Cello bows well-regarded. Brand: J. BROWN Jr — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cello Bow | S/E 81 g. London, mid -19th C., [Made for "Corsby" & Lit: The Cooper Collection] | March 2008 | £2,375 |
| Violin | 35.9 cm 1850 c. | February 2007 | £624 |
| Violin | 1878 | September 1999 | £575 |
| Violin | 1826 | November 1997 | £2,070 |
| Violin | 1834 | June 1996 | £1,150 |
| Violin | 1860 c. | August 1994 | £736 |
| Violin | 1879 | February 1994 | £1,380 |
| Violin | 1860 c. | August 1993 | £550 |
| Violin | 1820 c. | April 1993 | £2,300 |
| Violin | 1880 | March 1991 | £440 |
| Viola | 39.5 cm 1878 | March 1989 | £968 |
| Violin | 1878 | April 1988 | £380 |
| Violin | 1880 | April 1988 | £300 |
| Violin | 1878 3/4 Size | December 1987 | £528 |
| Violin | November 1982 | £1,100 | |
| Cello | 1800 c. | November 1980 | £3,190 |
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
BROWN, James (II) Born 1786, died 1860 London UK. Son and pupil of James Brown (I), above. Violin and bow maker of trade quality and workmanlike finish. Active from 1834. Established at 18 White Lion Street, Norton Folgate from 1854. Cello bows well-regarded. Brand: J. BROWN Jr
William Meredith Morris+
Son and pupil of the previous James Brown. He made very many bows, and also instruments after his father’s death. The work has much the same characteristics as that of the father.
Cecie Stainer+
Son of James Brown, b. Nov., 1786 ; d., 1860, at White Lion Street, Norton Folgate. Apprenticed to his father, but was principally employed to make bows for the various instruments. After his father’s death, he made violins, violoncellos, and double-basses. Both father and son were good average workmen.
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Sohn und Schüler von James B. sen. Ursprünglich sollte er nur Bogenmacher
werden und erlangte darin eine besondere Geschicklichkeit. Nach dem
Tode seines Vaters verlegte er sich dann mehr auf den Geigenbau und leistete
auch darin Beachtenswerthes. Auch sein Sohn war zum Geigenmacher bestimmt.
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