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R. J. Williams

Llandudno, b. 1865

WILLIAMS, R. J. Born 1865 Llandudno, Wales UK. Self-taught amateur maker active from 1895. Later established professionally. Good work on classical models with clear light golden-brown varnish. Silver medal Royal National Eisteddfod 1918. R. J. Williams / Violin Maker / Llandudno 1922 (47) — John Dilworth
Worked Llandudno
Made Cello, Viola, Violin
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Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£1,100

7 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin35.9 cm Llandudno—June 2009£207
Viola41.1 cm 1930 c.—February 1995£586
Violin1914—August 1993£220
Violin1914—April 1991£176
Violin1925—November 1986£660
Cello1901—July 1985£1,100
Violin1922—May 1981£286

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

WILLIAMS, R. J. Born 1865 Llandudno, Wales UK. Self-taught amateur maker active from 1895. Later established professionally. Good work on classical models with clear light golden-brown varnish. Silver medal Royal National Eisteddfod 1918. R. J. Williams / Violin Maker / Llandudno 1922 (47)

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