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    John H. Scheerer (Shearer)

    worked 1890–1924

    SCHEERER (SHEARER), John H. Worked circa. 1890-1924 Leeds UK. German born. Importer of German and Bohemian commercial work into England. Experimented on these with regraduating and varnishes of his own formulae. — John Dilworth
    Made Viola, Violin
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    Auction Price History

    Highest auction price

    £770

    2 results

    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    Violin1906—March 1990£770
    Viola39.4 cm 1900—January 1988£700

    Biographies

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    John Dilworth+

    SCHEERER (SHEARER), John H. Worked circa. 1890-1924 Leeds UK. German born. Importer of German and Bohemian commercial work into England. Experimented on these with regraduating and varnishes of his own formulae.

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