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Ernest Leopold Holder

London, b. 1878

Son and assistant of Thomas Jacques Holder, below, and brother of Thomas James, below. Active in his father’s workshop c.1892-1914. Later established independently in Lee Road, Blackheath. Good copies of various Italian models. — John Dilworth
Worked London
Made Violin
Taught by Thomas Jacques Holder
Family Son of Thomas Jacques Holder
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Violin, Circle of T. J. Holder, London, circa 1900 — front
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Violin, Circle of T. J. Holder, London, circa 1900. Sold by Amati. Measurements and detail photographs →

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Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£2,530
Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin1928—October 1985£2,530

Biographies

The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:

John Dilworth+

HOLDER, Ernest Leopold Born 1878 London UK. Son and assistant of Thomas Jacques Holder, below, and brother of Thomas James, below. Active in his father’s workshop c.1892-1914. Later established independently in Lee Road, Blackheath. Good copies of various Italian models. E. L. Holder / Violin Maker and Repairer, / 125, Lee Road, Blackheath, S.E.3

Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+

Sein Zettel fand sich in einer Viola.

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