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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

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£13,200

1 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Labelled Made by R. Turner, 1864, signed on the table Repaired by Thos Thorley. Failsworth. 1879 Lot 107November 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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