Glasgow School
William Pole
Glasgow, worked 1887
Stradivari model. Coarse work. Poor varnish. Inscribed: ‘William Pole Maker 1887 / made of wood 230 years old & / upwards from the Old College / Glasgow’ [Hill Archive] — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | One-piece back, labelled Made from wood 230 years old and upwards from the old college | December 2024 | £74 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
POLE, William Worked circa. 1887 Glasgow, Scotland UK. Stradivari model. Coarse work. Poor varnish. Inscribed: ‘William Pole Maker 1887 / made of wood 230 years old & / upwards from the Old College / Glasgow’ [Hill Archive]
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