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William Laugher

Redditch, b. 1830

after 1907 Redditch, Worcestershire UK. Amateur maker credited with 50 violins and 10 violas, often working from the Reichers system. William Laugher / Maker. Redditch / No.. 1899 — John Dilworth

Worked Redditch
Made Viola, Violin

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£504

3 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Viola40.6 cm 1901January 1986£504
Violin1899January 1986£187
Violin1896January 1983£231

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

LAUGHER, William Born 1830, d. after 1907 Redditch, Worcestershire UK. Amateur maker credited with 50 violins and 10 violas, often working from the Reichers system. William Laugher / Maker. Redditch / No.. 1899

William Meredith Morris+

He was born at Studley, in Warwickshire, in the year 1830. He is a manufacturer of steel and plated pins by trade, and makes violins as a hobby. His work is neat and well-finished, and the tone, although not large, is of a good quality. He follows various models, and uses oil varnish of different colours. He has made about fifty violins and a few violas. The wood is carefully selected for its acoustic properties.

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