United States School
James Oliver Mccauley
Dunbarton, Worcester, 1819–1900
Worked in Boston for twenty years before settling in Worcester. 200 violins, several violas, and 20 cellos produced. Stradivari model. Good red-brown varnish and local materials; finely finished. Many sold through Leland & Son. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 36.4 cm Worcester, 1895 | May 2008 | £723 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
McCAULEY, James Oliver Born 1819 Dunbarton, New Hampshire, died 1900 Worcester, Massachusetts USA. Worked in Boston for twenty years before settling in Worcester. 200 violins, several violas, and 20 cellos produced. Stradivari model. Good red-brown varnish and local materials; finely finished. Many sold through Leland & Son. [Wenberg]
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