Walter Solon Goss
Boston, Danvers, 1853–1925
Moved to Lynn to work for the Musicians’ Supply Co. and Brown Music. Established independently there in 1896. Worked for Elias Howe and then Oliver Ditson in Boston from 1899. Established independently there in 1911. First prize at Chicago competition 1912. Classical models with oil varnish, local m\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
10 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.6 cm Boston, 1925 | — | October 2010 | £4,131 |
| Violin | 35.4 cm Boston, 1915 | — | April 2010 | £1,964 |
| Violin | 1907 | — | November 2000 | £1,448 |
| Violin | 1912 | — | November 2000 | £2,332 |
| Violin | 1924 | — | November 2000 | £402 |
| Violin | 1929 | — | May 1997 | £1,357 |
| Violin | 1917 | — | November 1996 | £1,185 |
| Violin | 1928 | — | May 1996 | £977 |
| Violin | 1929 | — | May 1996 | £451 |
| Violin | 1929 | — | December 1995 | £1,664 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
GOSS, Walter Solon Born 1853 Danvers, died 1925 Boston, Massachusetts USA. Moved to Lynn to work for the Musicians’ Supply Co. and Brown Music. Established independently there in 1896. Worked for Elias Howe and then Oliver Ditson in Boston from 1899. Established independently there in 1911. First prize at Chicago competition 1912. Classical models with oil varnish, local materials, and finely carved scrolls. Signed internally on the back. [Wenberg]
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Ein amerikanischer Geigenmacher, der in Lynn lebt.
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