John Norris

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£4,560

Type	Details	Sold	Price
Cello Bow	Ivory 68 g. 1770 c. no hair, no lapping	June 2011	£1,920
Violin Bow	Swan head, open ebony frog, (restorable)	October 2004	£350
Cello	1771	July 2003	£4,560
Violin Bow	I/I 51 g.	July 2000	£900
Violin	1790	August 1997	£1,150
Violin Bow	S/E 58 g.	November 1994	£690
Violin Bow	S/E 51 g.	April 1991	£1,870
Violin	1770	March 1991	£605
Cello Bow	Ivry 81 g. Open frog	April 1983	£715

Biographies

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John Dilworth

NORRIS, John Born 1739, died 1818 London UK. Pupil of Thomas Smith. Business partner of Robert Barnes (also a pupil of Smith) in Great Windmill Street 1765-1794. On the dissolution of their business association Norris moved to 35 Coventry Street, and his shop there was continued by Richard & William Davis. Labels declaring ‘at Bath’ c.1805-1818 probably indicate that Norris opened an office there but maintained his London shop throughout the period. It is assumed that neither Norris nor Barnes made most or even any of the instruments they labelled, these being the work of various London craftsmen. Most significant amongst these were probably the Dodds – a bow bearing the brand ‘Norris & Barnes’ is thought to be the earliest identifiable work of John Dodd. Sometimes branded on upper back. Made by Norris and Barnes / Violin, violoncello, and bow makers / to their Majesties / Coventry Street. London Made bv John Norris / Coventry Street, 1812 Made by John Norris / at Bath, 1808 [BVMA]