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William Wilkinson

worked 1790–1828

Entered into partnership with Perry in 1790 and took over the business after his death in 1818. The shop next passed to another pupil of Perry, J. Mackintosh. One fine small viola noted. — John Dilworth

Made Cello, Viola, Violin
Taught by Perry

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£3,000

4 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin35.5 cm Dublin, 1825January 2008£3,000
CelloDublin, 1770 c. Attributed toJanuary 2004£777
Violin1800 c.January 1984£1,245
Viola42.1 cm 1800 c.January 1981£2,530

Biographies

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

John Dilworth+

WILKINSON, William Worked circa. 1790-1828 Dublin Republic of Ireland Son-in-law, apprentice, and successor to Thomas Perry. Entered into partnership with Perry in 1790 and took over the business after his death in 1818. The shop next passed to another pupil of Perry, J. Mackintosh. One fine small viola noted. Other work very much in the style of Perry, although his actual contribution to the workshop as craftsman or businessman is not known.

Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+

Theilhaber der Firma Perry and Wilkinson.

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