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Thomas Calow

Tansley, worked 1833–1852

Grandfather of Francis William Calow, above. Reputed to have produced a few nicely made violins and violas of Stainer model. Dark brown spirit varnish on plain wood. — John Dilworth

Worked Tansley

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CALOW, Thomas Worked circa. 1833-1852 Tansley, Derbyshire UK. Grandfather of Francis William Calow, above. Reputed to have produced a few nicely made violins and violas of Stainer model. Dark brown spirit varnish on plain wood.

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