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James Young

worked 1880–1904

Good work on Guarneri model. The Hill archive describes a violin with an undated label of James Young in Montrose, Scotland. May or may not be the same individual working in Montrose and Edinburgh. Flat model. Spirit varnish. Awkward outline with wide edge sharply turned. Soundholes open and Stainer\u{2026} — John Dilworth

Made Cello

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£960
Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Cello Attributed toJuly 2005£960

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John Dilworth+

YOUNG, James Worked circa. 1880-1904 Edinburgh, Scotland UK. Good work on Guarneri model. The Hill archive describes a violin with an undated label of James Young in Montrose, Scotland. May or may not be the same individual working in Montrose and Edinburgh. Flat model. Spirit varnish. Awkward outline with wide edge sharply turned. Soundholes open and Staineresque. Head factory-made in Germany and imported. [Hill Archive]

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