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    Thomas Kay Watson

    1883–1950

    Established in Edinburgh 1927-1948. Amateur maker. Decent workmanship on Stradivari-derived models. Varnish with proprietary Rushworth & Dreaper ‘Apollo’ or ‘Harris’ Amber Varnish. Local materials. Three violins of 1931, 1932, and 1948 decorated with scrolled purfling on the backs. — John Dilworth
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    Highest auction price

    £480
    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    Violin36.1 cm 1929 inked internally "This is my Sixth Violin"—February 2007£480

    Biographies

    The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:

    John Dilworth+

    WATSON, Thomas Kay Born 1883 Haddington, died 1950 Edinburgh, Scotland UK. Established in Edinburgh 1927-1948. Amateur maker. Decent workmanship on Stradivari-derived models. Varnish with proprietary Rushworth & Dreaper ‘Apollo’ or ‘Harris’ Amber Varnish. Local materials. Three violins of 1931, 1932, and 1948 decorated with scrolled purfling on the backs. Manuscript labels: Made by / T. Kay Watson / 1948. Edinburgh

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