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    Thomas E. Sample

    b. 1880

    SAMPLE, Thomas E. Born 1880 Hartley, Worked from 1924, Ashington, Northumberland UK. Joiner and amateur luthier. Various models with dark red varnish. Manuscript label: Thomas E. Sample / Ashington — John Dilworth
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    Violin by Thomas Sample, 1922 — front
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    Auction Price History

    Highest auction price

    £316

    2 results

    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    ViolinA violin by Thomas Sample, 1922 Lot 255AmatiMarch 2025£316est. £ 300-500
    Violin1921—May 2001£190

    Biographies

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    John Dilworth+

    SAMPLE, Thomas E. Born 1880 Hartley, Worked from 1924, Ashington, Northumberland UK. Joiner and amateur luthier. Various models with dark red varnish. Manuscript label: Thomas E. Sample / Ashington

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