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George Gaskin

Kent, 1856–1913

Amateur maker. One instrument endorsed by Czech violinist and composer Jan Kubelik. Used reclaimed timber and a commercial varnish of golden-yellow shade. Gold medal at Crystal Palace Exhibition and prize at the People’s Palace Exhibition, East London. Geo. H. Gaskin / Violin Maker / 18.. — John Dilworth
Worked Kent
Made Violin
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Highest auction price

£319
Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin1893—November 1988£319

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

GASKIN, George Born 1856, died 1913, Worked Bromley, Kent UK. Amateur maker. One instrument endorsed by Czech violinist and composer Jan Kubelik. Used reclaimed timber and a commercial varnish of golden-yellow shade. Gold medal at Crystal Palace Exhibition and prize at the People’s Palace Exhibition, East London. Geo. H. Gaskin / Violin Maker / 18..

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