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    Joseph Collingwood

    Ottunwa Iowa, Pittsburgh, 1853–1928

    Established at Ottumwa from 1882. Prolific self-taught maker on Stradivari and Guarneri models. Also designed a smaller pattern known as the ‘Collingwood de Luxe’. Own varnish. Assisted by his son Drew Collingwood, below. Completed over 700 instruments. Joseph Collingwood Fecit Ottumwa. — John Dilworth
    Worked Ottunwa Iowa, Pittsburgh
    Made Violin
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    Auction Price History

    Highest auction price

    £852
    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    ViolinOttunwa, Iowa, 1908—October 2005£852

    Biographies

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    John Dilworth+

    COLLINGWOOD, Joseph Born 1853 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, died 1928 Ottumwa, Iowa USA. Established at Ottumwa from 1882. Prolific self-taught maker on Stradivari and Guarneri models. Also designed a smaller pattern known as the ‘Collingwood de Luxe’. Own varnish. Assisted by his son Drew Collingwood, below. Completed over 700 instruments. Joseph Collingwood Fecit Ottumwa. Iowa Joseph Collingwood and Son

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