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Joseph Collingwood

Ottunwa Iowa, Pittsburgh, 1853–1928

Established at Ottumwa from 1882. Prolific self-taught maker on Stradivari and Guarneri models. Also designed a smaller pattern known as the ‘Collingwood de Luxe’. Own varnish. Assisted by his son Drew Collingwood, below. Completed over 700 instruments. Joseph Collingwood Fecit Ottumwa. Iowa Joseph \u{2026} — John Dilworth

Worked Ottunwa Iowa, Pittsburgh
Made Violin

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£852
Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinOttunwa, Iowa, 1908October 2005£852

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

COLLINGWOOD, Joseph Born 1853 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, died 1928 Ottumwa, Iowa USA. Established at Ottumwa from 1882. Prolific self-taught maker on Stradivari and Guarneri models. Also designed a smaller pattern known as the ‘Collingwood de Luxe’. Own varnish. Assisted by his son Drew Collingwood, below. Completed over 700 instruments. Joseph Collingwood Fecit Ottumwa. Iowa Joseph Collingwood and Son

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