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    Amati > Makers Archive > G > William Ganshirt

    William Ganshirt

    Boston, b. 1890

    Trained with Walter Goss, J. A. Young, and F. A. Mayer. Employed by Oliver Ditson, at the Musician’s Supply Company. Assistant and pupil of O. H. Bryant in Boston from 1926. Stradivari and Guarneri models; about 30 made. Light red-brown varnish. William Ganshirt Maker / Boston. 1926 — John Dilworth
    Worked Boston
    Made Violin
    Taught by O. H
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    Auction Price History

    Highest auction price

    £4,667
    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    Violin35.4 cm Boston, 1924—May 2008£4,667

    Biographies

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    John Dilworth+

    GANSHIRT, William Born 1890 Boston, USA. Trained with Walter Goss, J. A. Young, and F. A. Mayer. Employed by Oliver Ditson, at the Musician’s Supply Company. Assistant and pupil of O. H. Bryant in Boston from 1926. Stradivari and Guarneri models; about 30 made. Light red-brown varnish. William Ganshirt Maker / Boston. 1926

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