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William George Geary

London

GEARY, William George 20th century Hackney, London UK. Amateur maker; received guidance from W. B. Prince of Tooting in violin making and L. T. Chappell in bow making. Stradivari and Guarneri models; good work and materials. Used commercial oil varnish supplied by Millington. — John Dilworth

Worked London
Made Violin

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£823
Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinLondon, 1930January 2004£215
Violin1921January 2003£823

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

GEARY, William George 20th century Hackney, London UK. Amateur maker; received guidance from W. B. Prince of Tooting in violin making and L. T. Chappell in bow making. Stradivari and Guarneri models; good work and materials. Used commercial oil varnish supplied by Millington. Manuscript label: Made by / William G. Geary / London. 1920

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