William Wilkinson
worked 1790–1828
Entered into partnership with Perry in 1790 and took over the business after his death in 1818. The shop next passed to another pupil of Perry, J. Mackintosh. One fine small viola noted. Other work very much in the style of Perry, although his actual contribution to the workshop as craftsman or busi\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.5 cm Dublin, 1825 | March 2008 | £3,000 |
| Cello | Dublin, 1770 c. [Attributed to] | May 2004 | £777 |
| Violin | 1800 c. | June 1984 | £1,245 |
| Viola | 42.1 cm 1800 c. | November 1981 | £2,530 |
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
WILKINSON, William Worked circa. 1790-1828 Dublin Republic of Ireland Son-in-law, apprentice, and successor to Thomas Perry. Entered into partnership with Perry in 1790 and took over the business after his death in 1818. The shop next passed to another pupil of Perry, J. Mackintosh. One fine small viola noted. Other work very much in the style of Perry, although his actual contribution to the workshop as craftsman or businessman is not known.
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Theilhaber der Firma Perry and Wilkinson.
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