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George S. Simpson

worked 1900–1925

SIMPSON, George S. Worked circa. 1900-1925 Crail, Fife, Scotland UK. Builder and monumental sculptor. Amateur luthier. Large model Guarneri pattern. About 40 violins completed. Dark orange oil varnish. Some with carved decoration on the back showing the Crail borough seal and thistles. Signed intern\u{2026} — John Dilworth

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SIMPSON, George S. Worked circa. 1900-1925 Crail, Fife, Scotland UK. Builder and monumental sculptor. Amateur luthier. Large model Guarneri pattern. About 40 violins completed. Dark orange oil varnish. Some with carved decoration on the back showing the Crail borough seal and thistles. Signed internally. George S. Simpson / 70 Nethergate / Crail

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