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John Watson

WATSON, John date unknown, Lerwick, Shetland Islands UK. Priest and amateur maker. Credited with fifty violins. — John Dilworth
Made Cello
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Highest auction price

£1,495
Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Cello1865—November 2000£1,495

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

WATSON, John date unknown, Lerwick, Shetland Islands UK. Priest and amateur maker. Credited with fifty violins.

William Meredith Morris+

A Presbyterian minister who has made several violins of excellent workmanship and tone. I cannot say that I like his model, but no fault can be found with any other part of the work. I have seen only one of his instruments — the library walls of South Yell manse are lined with them — which had a peculiar outline, but a very sweet and moderately powerful tone.

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