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Thomas Thorley

worked 1865–1879

Son and pupil of Nathaniel Thornley, above. Three instruments cited in Hill Archive: cello with flat arch, broad purfling with negligible edge flute, large head and ‘tawny varnish, probably oil’; small viola of 1879 with ‘exceptionally long’ soundholes and dark brown varnish; and a violin dated… — John Dilworth
Made Violin
Taught by Nathaniel Thornley
Family Son of Nathaniel Thornley
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Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£374

4 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinLabelled Thos. Thorley, maker 1887, Failsworth, with scratched purfling Lot 2006—June 2022£132est. £ 60-100
ViolinLabelled T.T. Thorley, Maker, Failsworth 1874 Lot 1128—September 2015£168est. £ 120-180
ViolinLabelled T. Thorley, Maker Failsworth, 1875 Lot 866—June 2015£180est. £ 120-180
Violin1884—March 1992£374

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

THORLEY, Thomas Worked circa. 1865-1879 Oldham and Manchester UK. Son and pupil of Nathaniel Thornley, above. Three instruments cited in Hill Archive: cello with flat arch, broad purfling with negligible edge flute, large head and ‘tawny varnish, probably oil’; small viola of 1879 with ‘exceptionally long’ soundholes and dark brown varnish; and a violin dated 1865. T. Thorley / Failsworth 1868 / Maker [Hill Archive]

Henri Poidras+

A skilled maker who has signed well made and good instruments.

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