Matthew (II) Furber
Highest auction price
£12,100
Auction price history
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.2 cm 1820 c. [Also ascribed to "Mathew Furber"] | Mon 1st June 2009 | £1,953 |
| Violin | 1810 | Thu 1st February 2001 | £3,450 |
| Violin | 1820 c. | Fri 1st March 1996 | £4,025 |
| Violin | 1820 | Fri 1st March 1991 | £3,190 |
| Cello | 1800 c. | Wed 1st November 1989 | £12,100 |
| Violin | 1750 c. 1/2 Size | Wed 1st March 1989 | £880 |
Biographies
John Dilworth
FURBER, Matthew (II) Born 1772, died 1828 London UK. Son of Matthew Furber (I), above. Established in 1815 at 81 Pool Terrace, City Road, and from 1825 at 77 Turnmill Street Clerkenwell. Violin of the Cahusac type, cited in the Hill Archive with his inscription: ‘81 Poole Terrace 1815’. Made large number of instruments on various models for the London trade. Modest materials, but good workmanship, with characteristic purfling having long corner mitres and prominent white centre strand. Golden amber varnish. Matthew Furber / Maker / 77 Turnmill Street / Clerkenwell, London [BVMA]
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