J.E. Vickers
Norfolk, b. 1924
VICKERS, J.E. Born 1924 Thurlby, Lincolnshire, Worked Wisbech, Cambridgeshire UK. Violin and bow maker. Stradivari-derived violin models; oil varnished. Around 40 completed, also 14 violas, six bows, and ten guitars. — John Dilworth
Worked
Norfolk
Made
Cello, Cello Bow, Double Bass Bow, Small Violin Bow, Viola, Viola Bow, Violin, Violin Bow
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Instruments
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
£758
65 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin Bow | A silver-mounted violin bow by J. E. Vickers Lot 63 | Amati | October 2024 | £442est. £ 300-500 |
| Small Violin Bow | Half size violin bow, nickel mounted, stamped J.E. Vickers Lot 2218 | Gardiner | September 2024 | £67est. £ 55-75 |
| Cello Bow | A silver-mounted cello bow by J. E. Vickers, Wisbech Lot 42 | Amati | June 2024 | £253est. £ 200-400 |
| Viola | A viola by J. E. Vickers, King's Lynn, 1988 Lot 250 | Amati | March 2024 | £758est. £ 500-600 |
| Double Bass Bow | Nickel mounted, round stick stamped J.E. Vickers, ebony frog with pearl eye, nickel and ebony button Lot 2218 | Gardiner | March 2024 | £220est. £ 200-250 |
| Cello Bow | Silver mounted, round stick stamped J. E. Vickers, ebony frog with Paris eye, unhaired Lot 2215 | — | September 2022 | £192est. £ 150-250 |
| Double Bass Bow | Nickel mounted, stamped J.E. Vickers Lot 2218 | — | March 2020 | £120est. £ 100-150 |
| Double Bass Bow | Silver mounted, round stick stamped J.E. Vickers, significant damage to point of head, good condition Lot 213 | — | December 2018 | £432est. £ 300-500 |
| Violin Bow | Lot 3 | Brompton's | June 2018 | £456 |
| Viola Bow | Lot 142 | Brompton's | June 2018 | £576 |
| Viola Bow | Silver mounted, round stick stamped J.E. Vickers, frog and button later, fair condition Lot 142 | — | June 2018 | £576est. £ 200-400 |
| Violin Bow | Silver mounted, round stick stamped J.E. Vickers, good condition Lot 3 | — | June 2018 | £456est. £ 200-400 |
| Cello Bow | Silver mounted, round stick stamped G.E. Vickers, ebony frog, very good playing condition Lot 104 | — | October 2017 | £307est. £ 250-350 |
| Double Bass Bow | Silver mounted, stamped J.E. Vickers Lot 1238 | — | March 2017 | £408est. £ 300-500 |
| Double Bass Bow | Silver mounted, round stick stamped J.E. Vickers, ebony frog with pearl eye, silver button Lot 1231 | — | September 2016 | £600est. £ 300-500 |
| Viola Bow | Nickel mounted, round stick stamped J.E. Vickers, very good condition Lot 350 | — | December 2013 | £36 |
| Cello Bow | Silver mounted, round stick stamped J.E. Vickers, whalebone lapping Lot 197 | — | June 2013 | £240est. £ 200-400 |
| Viola Bow | Silver mounted, round stick stamped J.E. Vickers Lot 349 | — | June 2013 | £180est. £ 200-400 |
| Cello Bow | Silver mounted, round stick stamped J. E. Vickers Lot 61 | — | October 2012 | £384est. £ 200-300 |
| Viola Bow | Silver mounted, round stick stamped J.E. Vickers Lot 201 | — | June 2012 | £240est. £ 250-350 |
| Viola Bow | S/E 72 g. | — | October 2011 | £79 |
| Viola Bow | S/E 67 g. | — | June 2010 | £228 |
| Viola Bow | S/E 62 g. | — | December 2009 | £60 |
| Cello | 1970 c. Attributed to | — | July 2005 | £264 |
| Violin | 1978 | — | July 2005 | £264 |
| Viola | 39.8 cm Norfolk, 1984 | — | February 2004 | £239 |
| Cello Bow | S/I 79 g. | — | November 1999 | £483 |
| Cello Bow | S/I 79 g. | — | March 1999 | £287 |
| Violin | 1975 c. | — | February 1999 | £200 |
| Viola Bow | S/E 72 g. | — | September 1998 | £196 |
| Violin | 1970 | — | May 1997 | £170 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 59 g. | — | May 1997 | £120 |
| Viola | 41.0 cm 19-- | — | June 1996 | £540 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 69 g. | — | December 1993 | £77 |
| Viola | 39.5 cm 19-- | — | March 1993 | £550 |
| Cello Bow | S/E 84 g. | — | September 1992 | £99 |
| Viola | 41.4 cm 1984 | — | September 1992 | £495 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 64 g. | — | April 1992 | £154 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 54 g. | — | January 1992 | £121 |
| Viola | 41.0 cm 19-- | — | November 1990 | £286 |
| Viola Bow | S/E 68 g. | — | October 1989 | £198 |
| Viola Bow | G/E 69 g. | — | September 1989 | £308 |
| Viola Bow | S/E 67 g. | — | September 1989 | £220 |
| Violin Bow | G/E 61 g. | — | December 1988 | £242 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 70 g. | — | December 1988 | £143 |
| Viola | 40.8 cm 1987 | — | October 1988 | £330 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 64 g. | — | October 1988 | £143 |
| Viola Bow | S/E 67 g. | — | April 1988 | £80 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 58 g. | — | April 1988 | £120 |
| Violin Bow | G/E | — | January 1988 | £200 |
| Violin | 1986 | — | October 1987 | £286 |
| Viola Bow | G/E 66 g. | — | September 1987 | £165 |
| Violin Bow | G/E 66 g. | — | September 1987 | £132 |
| Viola Bow | G/E 63 g. | — | May 1987 | £242 |
| Viola Bow | S/E 69 g. | — | December 1986 | £154 |
| Viola | 40.0 cm 1984 | — | November 1986 | £231 |
| Viola Bow | S/E 63 g. | — | October 1986 | £105 |
| Cello Bow | N/E 81 g. | — | July 1985 | £55 |
| Violin Bow | G/E 58 g. | — | April 1984 | £242 |
| Viola Bow | G/E 67 g. | — | April 1984 | £173 |
| Violin Bow | G/E 59 g. | — | September 1983 | £176 |
| Viola | 42.2 cm 1973 | — | January 1982 | £308 |
| Cello Bow | G/E 88 g. | — | May 1981 | £154 |
| Viola Bow | S/E 68 g. | — | November 1980 | £66 |
| Cello Bow | S/E 78 g. | — | November 1980 | £143 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
VICKERS, J.E. Born 1924 Thurlby, Lincolnshire, Worked Wisbech, Cambridgeshire UK. Violin and bow maker. Stradivari-derived violin models; oil varnished. Around 40 completed, also 14 violas, six bows, and ten guitars. Signed and dated internally, label printed in blue: Made by / J.E.Vickers / Wisbech Anno 1964 Cambs [Woodcock]
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