London School
Pierson Gardiner
London, worked 1758–1790
Workman in the Duke style, seldom seen and rarely labelled. Quite precise craftsmanship. Amati form, although soundholes more in the Stainer style, set close to the edge. Broad purfling with good materials and thin but decent golden-brown varnish. Branded and signed internally: ‘P Gardiner’ Pearson \u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 1775-99 | June 1988 | £462 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
GARDINER, Pearson Worked circa. 1758-1790 London UK. Workman in the Duke style, seldom seen and rarely labelled. Quite precise craftsmanship. Amati form, although soundholes more in the Stainer style, set close to the edge. Broad purfling with good materials and thin but decent golden-brown varnish. Branded and signed internally: ‘P Gardiner’ Pearson Gardiner / London. 1764
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Selten vorkommender englischer Geigenmacher, der im Stile von Duke
arbeitete.
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