England School
John Edward Harris
Gateshead, Wednesbury, 1860–1951
Pupil of George Chanot in London. Established independently in Shildon, Bishop Auckland from 1894, moving to Gateshead 1908. Assisted by two sons, Ernest and John Edward jr. Stradivari and Guarneri models, finely worked, using good materials. Retailed his own amber varnish. Made by / J. E. Harris / \u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Gateshead, 1924 | October 2005 | £737 |
| Violin | 1923 | November 2001 | £862 |
| Violin | 1924 | May 2000 | £2,091 |
| Violin | 1924 | July 1985 | £324 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
HARRIS, John Edward Born 1860 Wednesbury, died 1951 Gateshead UK. Pupil of George Chanot in London. Established independently in Shildon, Bishop Auckland from 1894, moving to Gateshead 1908. Assisted by two sons, Ernest and John Edward jr. Stradivari and Guarneri models, finely worked, using good materials. Retailed his own amber varnish. Made by / J. E. Harris / Violin Maker / Nile Street, Gateshead. / No.. Model.. 19..
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