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    William J. Smith

    Mount Kisco, b. 1851

    SMITH, William J. Born 1851, Worked circa. 1880-1910 Glasgow, Scotland UK. Established at 139 West Nile Street from 1892. Worked from home at 11 Hill Street, Garnethill from 1901. Stradivari models. Pale golden-brown varnish. W.Smith / Glasgow 1890 [Rattray] — John Dilworth
    Worked Mount Kisco
    Made Violin
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    Auction Price History

    Highest auction price

    £2,020
    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    Violin35.8 cm Mount Kisco, 1939—July 2011£2,020

    Biographies

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    John Dilworth+

    SMITH, William J. Born 1851, Worked circa. 1880-1910 Glasgow, Scotland UK. Established at 139 West Nile Street from 1892. Worked from home at 11 Hill Street, Garnethill from 1901. Stradivari models. Pale golden-brown varnish. W.Smith / Glasgow 1890 [Rattray]

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