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James Williamson

b. 1854

1906-1925 Wellington New Zealand Self-taught from early youth. Emigrated to New Zealand 1875, initially in Fielding, later established as a cabinet maker in Wellington c.1906-1925. Became a full time violin maker in retirement. Stradivari and Guarneri derived models. — John Dilworth

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Biographies

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John Dilworth+

WILLIAMSON, James Born 1854 Lerwick, Shetland Islands UK, Worked circa. 1906-1925 Wellington New Zealand Self-taught from early youth. Emigrated to New Zealand 1875, initially in Fielding, later established as a cabinet maker in Wellington c.1906-1925. Became a full time violin maker in retirement. Stradivari and Guarneri derived models. Excellent workmanship using local woods: figured Kauri used in place of maple. Pale golden-yellow spirit varnish. Eight medals awarded at exhibitions in Australia, England, and America. Jas. Williamson / Maker, Fielding, 1899 J. Williamson / Wellington, 1925

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