Boston School
Treffle R. Gervais
Boston, b. 1863
GERVAIS, Treffle R. Born 1863 Canada, Worked from 1877 Boston USA. Worked for Elias Howe 1885-1886; then for A. W. White, Orrin Weeman, and J. B. Squier. Made first instrument 1882. Established independently from 1898. Primarily occupied with repairs. Stradivari and Guarneri models. Dark golden-yell\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.5 cm Boston, 1900 c. | October 2010 | £521 |
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John Dilworth+
GERVAIS, Treffle R. Born 1863 Canada, Worked from 1877 Boston USA. Worked for Elias Howe 1885-1886; then for A. W. White, Orrin Weeman, and J. B. Squier. Made first instrument 1882. Established independently from 1898. Primarily occupied with repairs. Stradivari and Guarneri models. Dark golden-yellow varnish. Treffle Gervais / Boston. Mass. / Made 1897 No.. Made by / Treffle Gervais / Violin Maker / 18.. Boston
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