Thomas Thorley
worked 1865–1879
Son and pupil of Nathaniel Thornley, above. Three instruments cited in Hill Archive: cello with flat arch, broad purfling with negligible edge flute, large head and ‘tawny varnish, probably oil’; small viola of 1879 with ‘exceptionally long’ soundholes and dark brown varnish; and a violin dated… — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labelled Thos. Thorley, maker 1887, Failsworth, with scratched purfling Lot 2006 | — | June 2022 | £132est. £ 60-100 | |
| Labelled T.T. Thorley, Maker, Failsworth 1874 Lot 1128 | — | September 2015 | £168est. £ 120-180 | |
| Labelled T. Thorley, Maker Failsworth, 1875 Lot 866 | — | June 2015 | £180est. £ 120-180 | |
| Violin | 1884 | — | January 1992 | £374 |
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John Dilworth+
THORLEY, Thomas Worked circa. 1865-1879 Oldham and Manchester UK. Son and pupil of Nathaniel Thornley, above. Three instruments cited in Hill Archive: cello with flat arch, broad purfling with negligible edge flute, large head and ‘tawny varnish, probably oil’; small viola of 1879 with ‘exceptionally long’ soundholes and dark brown varnish; and a violin dated 1865. T. Thorley / Failsworth 1868 / Maker [Hill Archive]
Henri Poidras+
A skilled maker who has signed well made and good instruments.
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