Calvin Baker
Boston, Weymouth MA, worked 1862–1915
Employed by A. W. White. Later chief repairer at Thompson & Odell. Wenberg cites one example labelled: Baker & Abbott, 1875. Worked also in Weymouth, Pennsylvania c.1876. According to the numbering of his labels made over 500 instruments. — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Violin, 1881 Lot 1275 | Skinners | June 2021 | £3,997est. $ 3,000-4,000 |
| Violin | Moderate loss of varnish to top and ribs, partially reglued back center seam Lot 250 | Skinners | June 2019 | £535est. $ 400-600 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label and stamp below the back button Lot 293 | Skinners | April 2014 | £2,126est. $ 2,400-2,800 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label no. 489 Lot 112 | Skinners | November 2013 | £912est. $ 1,400-1,600 |
| Violin | Labelled ... CALVIN BAKER, BOSTON, NO 26, 1878, 300 YEAR OLD NORWAY WOOD Lot 90 | Skinners | September 2013 | £2,022est. $ 2,000-2,400 |
| Violin | 35.4 cm Boston, 1875 n°483 | — | March 2009 | £800 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Boston, 1896 | — | October 2008 | £2,350 |
| Violin | Possibly by | — | October 2006 | £884 |
| Violin | Boston, 1896 | — | May 2005 | £1,832 |
| Violin | Weymoutn, MA, 1875 | — | April 2005 | £627 |
| Violin | 1875 | — | June 2002 | £1,924 |
| Violin | 1871 | — | June 2002 | £1,104 |
| Violin | 1887 | — | November 1994 | £1,718 |
| Violin | 1875 | — | November 1993 | £892 |
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John Dilworth+
BAKER, Calvin Worked circa. 1862-1915 Boston, Massachusetts USA. Employed by A. W. White. Later chief repairer at Thompson & Odell. Wenberg cites one example labelled: Baker & Abbott, 1875. Worked also in Weymouth, Pennsylvania c.1876. According to the numbering of his labels made over 500 instruments. Stradivari and Amati models; also a personal model of broad pattern with long corners. Various varnishes, sometimes shaded red to golden brown. Used American timbers. Branded on button (with purfling stopped either side of the brand): ‘C. Baker’ [Wenberg]
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