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Frederick George Richards

Devon, b. 1876

after 1947 Torrington, Devon UK. Architectural wood carver and amateur violin maker active from 1935 in Eastbourne, Tunbridge Wells, and Torrington. Completed 30 violins and 10 violas on Stradivari models. Also made bows. — John Dilworth

Worked Devon
Made Violin

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£516
Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin35.8 cm Devon, 1951April 2007£516

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

RICHARDS, Frederick George Born 1876 Eastbourne, d. after 1947 Torrington, Devon UK. Architectural wood carver and amateur violin maker active from 1935 in Eastbourne, Tunbridge Wells, and Torrington. Completed 30 violins and 10 violas on Stradivari models. Also made bows.

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