William Morgan
Fetteresso, 1845–1922
William Morgan (1845-1922) was an amateur violin maker from Fetteresso, Stonehaven, Scotland, UK, who also served as a gamekeeper and caretaker at Dunnottar Castle. He is credited with producing around 100 instruments, which, while based on classical models, exhibited rustic workmanship.
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Highest auction price
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cello | Labelled William Morgan, Dunnottar Castle, 1870 Lot 40 | Tarisio | February 2013 | £1,576est. $ 2,000-3,000 |
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Maker Overview
Life
William Morgan (1845-1922) was born in 1845 and died in 1922 in Fetteresso, Stonehaven, Scotland, UK.'s The Brompton's Book of Violin & Bow Makers, Morgan worked as a gamekeeper and caretaker at Dunnottar Castle and was known as an amateur violin maker.
Characteristics
- Output
- Credited with approximately 100 instruments.
- Workmanship
- His instruments followed classical models but were characterized by rustic workmanship.
- William Morgan
Dunnottar CastleJohn Dilworth
Further Information
- Workshop Location: He worked at Dunnottar Castle [Rattray].
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
MORGAN, William Born 1845, died 1922 Fetteresso, Stonehaven, Scotland UK. Gamekeeper and caretaker at Dunnottar Castle. Amateur violin maker. Credited with 100 instruments. Classical models but rustic workmanship. William Morgan / Dunnottar Castle [Rattray]
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