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Herbert Fowers

Derbyshire, b. 1868

Pupil of Frank Howard. Violins using the Stradivari ‘Alard’ violin as model; also violas and cellos. Red-brown oil varnish. Made by / Herbert Powers / Draycott, nr. Derby. 1925 — John Dilworth

Worked Derbyshire
Taught by Frank Howard

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£168

1 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Cello BowNickel mounted, stick stamped H. Fowers, without hair and lapping Lot 2302Gardiner HoulgateDecember 2018£168est. £ 120-160

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

FOWERS, Herbert Born 1868 Draycott, Derbyshire UK. Pupil of Frank Howard. Violins using the Stradivari ‘Alard’ violin as model; also violas and cellos. Red-brown oil varnish. Made by / Herbert Powers / Draycott, nr. Derby. 1925

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