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Joseph Antony Dearlove

Leeds, worked 1876–1890

Son of Mark William Dearlove, below. Succeeded to his business at Leeds 1876. Imported trade work; his own individual work is rarely seen, and undistinguished. Heavy scrolls and elongated soundholes. Poor thin brown varnish. Branded on the back: ‘J. Dearlove Leeds’ Joseph Antony Dearlove, Leeds. — John Dilworth

Worked Leeds
Made Violin
Family Son of Mark William Dearlove
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Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£1,440
Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin36.5 cm Leeds, 1928—March 2008£1,440

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

DEARLOVE, Joseph Antony Worked circa. 1876-1890 Leeds UK. Son of Mark William Dearlove, below. Succeeded to his business at Leeds 1876. Imported trade work; his own individual work is rarely seen, and undistinguished. Heavy scrolls and elongated soundholes. Poor thin brown varnish. Branded on the back: ‘J. Dearlove Leeds’ Joseph Antony Dearlove, Leeds. / Repaired 1890..

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