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James Thompson

worked 1832

Stradivari model with painted purfling. Slightly crude work with golden-yellow spirit varnish. Branded below back button: ‘J. T.’ Made by / James Thompson / Crookham 1832 — John Dilworth
Made Violin
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Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£980

6 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin36.0 cm White House (Aberdeenshire), 1866—November 2011£458
Violin36.0 cm Mattilees, 1846—November 2006£212
Violin1863—February 2001£980
Violin1856—May 1997£800
Violin1855—July 1991£176
Violin1858—November 1983£396

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John Dilworth+

THOMPSON, James Worked circa. 1832 Crookham, Northumberland UK. Stradivari model with painted purfling. Slightly crude work with golden-yellow spirit varnish. Branded below back button: ‘J. T.’ Made by / James Thompson / Crookham 1832

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