Alfred James ROPE

Highest auction price achieved
£ 828.00

By John Dilworth

ROPE, Alfred James Born 1862 Norwich, Worked circa. 1890-1930 London UK. Self-taught violin maker from 1890, whilst still a soldier in Aldershot Barracks. Resident in Woolwich 1927. Over 200 instruments on Stradivari- or Guarneri-derived models, including violas and cellos. Coarse work. Oil varnish of various shades.

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Price History

Type Title Sold Price
Viola 41.8 cm Woolwich Kent, 1920 Tue 1st December 09 £ 192.00
Violin 1911 Thu 1st June 00 £ 403.00
Violin 1924 Tue 1st August 95 £ 828.00
Violin 1919 Wed 1st January 92 £ 165.00
Violin 1908 Sat 1st July 89 £ 132.00
Violin 1923 Fri 1st January 88 £ 220.00
Violin 1924 Wed 1st October 86 £ 66.00

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