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Seorim Swaine

Rochester, 1849–1929

Amateur maker and repairer. Pupil of James McCauley. Established in Rochester. Active from 1910. About 100 instruments made, some using wood seasoned in brine. Stradivari- and Guarneri-derived model. Oil varnish of light yellow to dark brown or shades of red. Made by / Seorim Swaine / Rochester. — John Dilworth

Worked Rochester
Made Violin
Taught by James McCauley

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£461

2 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinBearing the maker's label Lot 214SkinnersApril 2012£220est. $ 300-500
Violin35.4 cm Rochester, 1925January 2011£461

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

SWAINE, Seorim Born 1849 Strafford, died 1929 Rochester, New Hampshire USA. Amateur maker and repairer. Pupil of James McCauley. Established in Rochester. Active from 1910. About 100 instruments made, some using wood seasoned in brine. Stradivari- and Guarneri-derived model. Oil varnish of light yellow to dark brown or shades of red. Made by / Seorim Swaine / Rochester. New Hampshire. U.S.A. / No.. 19..

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