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Thomas J. Bellingham

Leeds, 1853–1927

BELLINGHAM, Thomas J. Born 1853, died 1927 Leeds UK. Self-taught amateur maker active from 1903. Produced 90 violins of decent quality. — John Dilworth
Worked Leeds
Made Violin
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Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£3,000

5 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinLabelled T.J. Bellingham, fecit Leeds, December 1917 no. LD1, The Tank 130, inscription inked Lot 2450Gardiner HoulgateSeptember 2021£732
ViolaLabelled T.J. Bellingham, Leeds, Sept 1904, no. 11 Lot 925Gardiner HoulgateMarch 2014£600est. £ 200-400
ViolinLabelled J.T. Bellingham, Fecit Leeds, no. 18, April 1905, highly figured maple back and sides Lot 10Gardiner HoulgateMay 2013£826est. £ 500-800
Violin35.8 cm Leeds, 1907—June 2006£3,000
Violin1906—September 2000£690

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John Dilworth+

BELLINGHAM, Thomas J. Born 1853, died 1927 Leeds UK. Self-taught amateur maker active from 1903. Produced 90 violins of decent quality.

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