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    J. Cottrill

    Slough, b. 1879

    COTTRILL, J. Born 1879 Slough, fl.from 1923 Torquay UK. Self-taught. Vaguely Stradivarian and Guarnerian models; some personalised designs. Various varnishes. Each instrument given a letter of the Greek alphabet. — John Dilworth
    Worked Slough
    Made Violin
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    Auction Price History

    Highest auction price

    £840
    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    Violin35.8 cm 1928—June 2009£840

    Biographies

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    John Dilworth+

    COTTRILL, J. Born 1879 Slough, fl.from 1923 Torquay UK. Self-taught. Vaguely Stradivarian and Guarnerian models; some personalised designs. Various varnishes. Each instrument given a letter of the Greek alphabet. Hand-made on / True Tone Principles / by J. Cottrill Torquay / Epsilon 1924 J.C. Made by J. Cottrill J. C. / Torquay / Nu. 1927

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