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    Amati > Makers Archive > T > Richard H. Turner

    Richard H. Turner

    worked 1920–1934

    TURNER, Richard H. Worked circa. 1920-1934 Boston, Maine USA. Worked for the Musician’s Supply Co. in Boston and later as a repairer for Elias Howe. Established independently as a violin and bow maker 1932. Classical Italian models. Changed to a different profession 1934. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth
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    Auction Price History

    Highest auction price

    £13,200

    1 results

    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    CelloLabelled Made by R. Turner, 1864, signed on the table Repaired by Thos Thorley. Failsworth. 1879 Lot 107—November 2022£13,200est. £ 7,000-10,000

    Biographies

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    John Dilworth+

    TURNER, Richard H. Worked circa. 1920-1934 Boston, Maine USA. Worked for the Musician’s Supply Co. in Boston and later as a repairer for Elias Howe. Established independently as a violin and bow maker 1932. Classical Italian models. Changed to a different profession 1934. [Wenberg]

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