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    Thomas Smith

    d. 1980

    Initially established in Lakewood. Moved to Indianapolis c.1950. Five viols by Smith kept at the University of Illinois. Also made over 50 violins, violas, and cellos. Stradivari models with spirit varnish. — John Dilworth
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    Auction Price History

    Highest auction price

    £352
    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    Violin1956—April 1993£352

    Biographies

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    John Dilworth+

    SMITH, Thomas Worked Lakewood, Cleveland, died 1980 Indianapolis, Indiana USA. Initially established in Lakewood. Moved to Indianapolis c.1950. Five viols by Smith kept at the University of Illinois. Also made over 50 violins, violas, and cellos. Stradivari models with spirit varnish.

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