James Perry
Kilkenny, worked 1780–1800
Coarse work, some unpurfled. Poor materials and generally dark brown varnish; sometimes lighter shades. Credited with 300 violins, violas, and cellos. Manuscript label: Made by James Perry / Kilkenny. No. 200 1785 — John Dilworth
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.7 cm late 18th C. | — | January 2006 | £765 |
| Violin | 1790 c. | — | January 1992 | £440 |
| Viola | 39.5 cm 1786 | — | January 1990 | £4,400 |
| Violin | 1799 | — | January 1985 | £810 |
| Violin | 1775-99 | — | January 1984 | £286 |
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PERRY, James Worked circa. 1780-1800 Kilkenny Republic of Ireland Younger brother of Thomas Perry (II), below. Coarse work, some unpurfled. Poor materials and generally dark brown varnish; sometimes lighter shades. Credited with 300 violins, violas, and cellos. Manuscript label: Made by James Perry / Kilkenny. No. 200 1785
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