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Albert Coad

Camborne, Penzance, b. 1884

from 1916 Cornwall UK. Active from 1916 in Redruth and from 1930 in Penzance. Influenced by W. Mayson. Copies of the 1716 Stradivari ‘Messie’ violin. Good workmanship and premium materials. Signed on interior of back. Some branded on back button: ‘A. Coad’. Printed label: A. Coad / Camborne / Cornwa\u{2026} — John Dilworth

Worked Camborne, Penzance
Made Violin

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£2,500

5 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin Lot 79BonhamsOctober 2011£2,500
Violin35.7 cm Penzance, 1937, with fitted "Hill" caseOctober 2011£2,500
Violin1952August 1993£297
Violin1915November 1988£550
Violin1915April 1987£297

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

COAD, Albert Born 1884 Camborne, f. from 1916 Cornwall UK. Active from 1916 in Redruth and from 1930 in Penzance. Influenced by W. Mayson. Copies of the 1716 Stradivari ‘Messie’ violin. Good workmanship and premium materials. Signed on interior of back. Some branded on back button: ‘A. Coad’. Printed label: A. Coad / Camborne / Cornwall / ‘Jane’ Fecit 1914 Made by / A. Coad / Redruth, Cornwall / 1924

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