Alfred James Rope
Woolwich Kent, b. 1862
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Auction Price History
Highest auction price
9 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Labelled A.J. Rope, Plumstead ... Lot 2037 | — | June 2022 | £168est. £ 120-180 |
| Violin | Labelled A. Rope, Wollwich, Kent, 1922 Lot 235 | — | February 2013 | £591est. $ 1,200-1,800 |
| Viola | 41.8 cm Woolwich Kent, 1920 | — | December 2009 | £192 |
| Violin | 1911 | — | June 2000 | £403 |
| Violin | 1924 | — | August 1995 | £828 |
| Violin | 1919 | — | January 1992 | £165 |
| Violin | 1908 | — | July 1989 | £132 |
| Violin | 1923 | — | January 1988 | £220 |
| Violin | 1924 | — | October 1986 | £66 |
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Biographies
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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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