Leonard Percy Balmforth
Leeds, 1881–1936
New work on Stradivari model; small output. Specialist restorer. Pupil of Paul Bailly, who was working for Dykes, also in Leeds, in the 1890s. Founder of L. P. Balmforth & Son, which became the leading business in the north of England after Dykes moved to London. — John Dilworth
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | A violin by L. P. Balmforth, Leeds, 1915 Lot 91 | Amati | November 2023 | £1,896est. £ 2,000-4,000 |
| Cello Bow | Silver mounted, round stick stamped L. P. Balmforth & Son, further stamped L13 Lot 172 | Brompton’s | May 2019 | £360est. £ 300-500 |
| Violin Bow | G/E 58 g. | — | June 1995 | £1,265 |
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John Dilworth+
BALMFORTH, Leonard Percy Born 1881, died 1936 Leeds UK. New work on Stradivari model; small output. Specialist restorer. Pupil of Paul Bailly, who was working for Dykes, also in Leeds, in the 1890s. Founder of L. P. Balmforth & Son, which became the leading business in the north of England after Dykes moved to London. L. P Balmforth / (pupil of Paul Bailly-pupil of J. B. Vuillaume) Maker / No.. Leeds 19..
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