John Edward Harris
Gateshead, Wednesbury, 1860–1951
Pupil of George Chanot in London. Established independently in Shildon, Bishop Auckland from 1894, moving to Gateshead 1908. Assisted by two sons, Ernest and John Edward jr. Stradivari and Guarneri models, finely worked, using good materials. Retailed his own amber varnish. — John Dilworth
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Labelled J.E. Harris, Violin Maker, Nile St. Gateshead, No. 35 Oct 1910 Lot 236 | Brompton’s | December 2012 | £660est. £ 800-1,200 |
| Violin | Gateshead, 1924 | — | October 2005 | £737 |
| Violin | 1923 | — | November 2001 | £862 |
| Violin | 1924 | — | May 2000 | £2,091 |
| Violin | 1924 | — | July 1985 | £324 |
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HARRIS, John Edward Born 1860 Wednesbury, died 1951 Gateshead UK. Pupil of George Chanot in London. Established independently in Shildon, Bishop Auckland from 1894, moving to Gateshead 1908. Assisted by two sons, Ernest and John Edward jr. Stradivari and Guarneri models, finely worked, using good materials. Retailed his own amber varnish. Made by / J. E. Harris / Violin Maker / Nile Street, Gateshead. / No.. Model.. 19..
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