London School
Thomas Powell
London, worked 1770–1790
Brother of Royal Powell, above. Employed by Forster. Established independently at 18 St. Clements Lane from 1770. Moved to 9 Paradise Row, Hammersmith c.1794 and St John’s Square 1800. Fine work in the Forster style. Red-brown varnish. Several small violas extant. Made by Thomas Powell, No.. /\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cello | 1785 c. | November 1996 | £2,990 |
| Cello | 1812 | March 1992 | £1,760 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
POWELL, Thomas Worked circa. 1770-1790 London UK. Brother of Royal Powell, above. Employed by Forster. Established independently at 18 St. Clements Lane from 1770. Moved to 9 Paradise Row, Hammersmith c.1794 and St John’s Square 1800. Fine work in the Forster style. Red-brown varnish. Several small violas extant. Made by Thomas Powell, No.. / 18 Clemens Lane, Clare Market, / 1793. Thomas Powell, / Maker and Repairer, / No.18 St. Clements Lane, / Clare Market Made by Thomas / Powell No 9 Paradise / row hammersmith, 1794 [BVMA]
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Ein geschickter Geigenmacher, der viel für William Forster & Sohn arbeitete.
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Family
Royal Powell Brother
Working in London at the same time
Adam Martin worked 1790–1798
Alexander Kennedy worked 1730–1785
Baines worked 1780
Barton worked 1768–1779
Benjamin (II) Banks 1758–1820
Benjamin Hill 1754–1793
Bernhard Simon Fendt 1769–1832