George (I) Corsby
Auction price history
Highest auction price
£3,962
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | [Probably by] | November 2005 | £480 |
| Cello | 1830 c. [Attributed to] | November 2004 | £1,076 |
| Violin | June 2004 | £1,380 | |
| Violin Bow | S/E 69 g. | November 1996 | £2,070 |
| Cello | 1819 Unpurfled | March 1991 | £632 |
| Cello | 1780 c. | December 1988 | £990 |
| Violin | 1775-99 | November 1984 | £935 |
| Cello | 1800 c. | June 1984 | £3,962 |
Biographies
John Dilworth
CORSBY, George (I) Born 1790, died 1872 London UK. Originally a shoe maker from Northampton. Located at 8 Princes Street, London 1835-1841, then at 9 Princes Street 1841-1869. Musical instrument dealer. Typical London trade work. Amati or Stainer model with thin brown or golden yellow varnish probably made by outworkers. Very useful cellos of compact dimensions and good playing qualities. Bows also found with Corsby brand, made by William Tubbs. George Corsby / Maker / Princes Street. Leicester Square / London
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