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    John Robertson

    1842–1920

    Worked in Dalmeny, later moving to Broxburn. Awarded medals at Edinburgh and Glasgow exhibitions. [Rattray] — John Dilworth
    Made Violin
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    Auction Price History

    Highest auction price

    £910

    3 results

    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    ViolinThe table has been broken into three sections, the breaks are clean wich should make restoration straing Lot 3427GardinerMarch 2026£910est. Estimate £ 800-1,200
    Violin1892—November 1988£748
    Violin1867—April 1985£55

    Biographies

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

    John Dilworth+

    ROBERTSON, John Born 1842 Port Dundas, died 1920 Broxburn, Scotland UK. Worked in Dalmeny, later moving to Broxburn. Awarded medals at Edinburgh and Glasgow exhibitions. [Rattray]

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