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    Alley Batchelder

    Maine, c.1884–1969

    Son and pupil of Willis Batchelder, below. Amateur maker from c.1920 in Bangor. Personal model. Own recipe varnish of various types; brown shades. Used native timber. Produced about 100 instruments. Manuscript label. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth
    Worked Maine
    Made Violin
    Taught by Willis Batchelder
    Family Son of Willis Batchelder
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    Auction Price History

    Highest auction price

    £260
    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    Violin1928—November 1998£260

    Biographies

    The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:

    John Dilworth+

    BATCHELDER, Alley Born circa. 1884, died 1969 Bangor, Maine USA. Son and pupil of Willis Batchelder, below. Amateur maker from c.1920 in Bangor. Personal model. Own recipe varnish of various types; brown shades. Used native timber. Produced about 100 instruments. Manuscript label. [Wenberg]

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