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Peter (I) WAMSLEY
WAMSLEY, Peter (I) Born circa. 1640, died 1744 London UK. His establishment variously described as ‘ye Harp & Sign’ 1727, ‘the Harp’ 1729, and ‘the Harp & Hautboy’ 1730, but generally referred to as ‘the Golden Harp’ in Piccadilly (close to the shops of Barrett, Townsend,and Cross). From early work it appears possible that he was a pupil of Barrett. Appointed violin maker to the Prince of Wales. Retired 1741, although his dated labels continue up to 1748, while the shop was managed by his widow assisted by his son Peter (II) and Thomas Smith. Very fine work on Stainer model. Delicate workmanship, the wood often a little thin, but usually with very fine dark red varnish of soft texture. Cell
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Price History
| Type | Title | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.9 cm London, 1725 [Attributed to] | Thu 1st October 09 | £ 2400.00 |
| Violin | 36.3 cm (head later) [Attributed to] | Sun 1st July 07 | £ 617.00 |
| Violin | 36.3 cm (the head later) [Attributed to] | Sat 1st July 06 | £ 687.00 |
| Violin | [Attributed to] | Mon 1st March 04 | £ 1434.00 |
| Cello | 1735 c. | Sun 1st June 97 | £ 5750.00 |
| Violin | 17-- | Fri 1st November 96 | £ 1495.00 |
| Cello | 17-- | Tue 1st March 94 | £ 3300.00 |
| Cello | 1732 | Sun 1st November 92 | £ 4400.00 |
| Violin | 1730 | Fri 1st June 90 | £ 2200.00 |
| Violin | 1728 | Tue 1st September 87 | £ 660.00 |
| Violin | 1730 c. | Mon 1st June 87 | £ 770.00 |
| Violin | 1731 | Tue 1st March 83 | £ 1375.00 |
| Violin | 17-- | Thu 1st May 80 | £ 715.00 |
| Violin | Mon 12th May 14 | £ 5625.00 |
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