Frederick Weller
Bromley Kent, Dorking, Dorking Surrey, Holmwood, Holmwood Surrey, Kent, Reigate, worked 1930–1952
Coffin maker and self-taught luthier. Completed around 200 instruments up to 1952. Stradivari-, Guarneri-, and Rocca-derived models, using his own varnish in a broad array of shades. [Henley, Harvey] — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
25 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Labelled F. Weller, Maker, Reigate. 1929, excellent condition Lot 85 | Brompton's | June 2020 | £840est. £ 600-1,000 |
| Viola | 40.5 cm Dorking, 1970 | — | December 2010 | £216 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Holmwood, Surrey, 1947 n°77 | — | December 2009 | £460 |
| Violin | 35.1 cm Kent, 1976 | — | October 2009 | £316 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm Holmwood, 1952 | — | October 2009 | £420 |
| Violin | 35.1 cm Kent, 1976 n°250 7/8 size | — | October 2009 | £460 |
| Violin | 35.4 cm Holmwood, Surrey, 1949 n°117 | — | June 2009 | £713 |
| Violin | 35.4 cm Holmwood, Surrey, 1951 n°144 | — | June 2009 | £828 |
| Violin | 35.1 cm Bromley, Kent, 1976 n°252 | — | June 2009 | £414 |
| Violin | 35.4 cm Dorking, Surrey, 1972 n°245 | — | June 2009 | £437 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Holmwood, Surrey, 1947 n°77 | — | June 2009 | £437 |
| Viola | 40.5 cm Dorking, Surrey, 1972 n°244 | — | June 2009 | £598 |
| Viola | 40.5 cm Dorking, Surrey, 1973 n°245 | — | June 2009 | £575 |
| Violin | 1945 | — | February 2004 | £717 |
| Violin | 1945 | — | November 2002 | £780 |
| Violin | 1934 | — | May 2000 | £1,012 |
| Violin | 1945 | — | June 1999 | £575 |
| Violin | 1947 | — | April 1998 | £977 |
| Viola | 38.4 cm 1970 | — | October 1996 | £782 |
| Viola | 42.9 cm 1951 | — | November 1994 | £575 |
| Violin | 1931 | — | June 1994 | £632 |
| Violin | 1952 | — | April 1992 | £440 |
| Violin | 1954 | — | November 1989 | £605 |
| Viola | 42.5 cm 1950 | — | January 1988 | £300 |
| Violin | 1949 | — | April 1984 | £209 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
WELLER, Frederick Worked circa. 1930-1952 Holmwood, Surrey UK. Coffin maker and self-taught luthier. Completed around 200 instruments up to 1952. Stradivari-, Guarneri-, and Rocca-derived models, using his own varnish in a broad array of shades. [Henley, Harvey]
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