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    Watkin Thomas

    Swansea, 1849–1908

    Established in Matthew Street, Swansea. Inconsistent work. Some unpurfled and with very bulbous arching. Poor varnish. About 70 violins, several violas, and two cellos completed. Watkin Thomas / Swansea 1893 — John Dilworth
    Worked Swansea
    Made Violin
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    Auction Price History

    Highest auction price

    £968

    3 results

    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    Violin36.1 cm Swansea, 1895—December 2009£264
    Violin1896—April 1991£968
    Violin1896—April 1991£132

    Biographies

    The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:

    John Dilworth+

    THOMAS, Watkin Born 1849, died 1908 Swansea, Wales UK. Established in Matthew Street, Swansea. Inconsistent work. Some unpurfled and with very bulbous arching. Poor varnish. About 70 violins, several violas, and two cellos completed. Watkin Thomas / Swansea 1893

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