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James John Thompson Wilson

b. 1864

after 1929 London UK. Bow maker and violin repairer. Pupil of James Tubbs. Worked for Charles Boulangier. Established independently in Percy Street from 1882. Very fine bows, branded: J. J. T. WILSON — John Dilworth

Made Cello Bow, Viola Bow, Violin Bow
Taught by James Tubbs

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£1,870

9 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin BowSilver mounted, octagonal stick stamped J.J. Wilson on the handle, plain ebony frog, silver button Lot 33Ingles & HaydayOctober 2017£1,560est. £ 800-1,200
Violin BowSilver mounted, round stick stamped J.J. Wilson on the handle, plain ebony frog, silver button Lot 189Ingles & HaydayNovember 2015£1,680est. £ 600-800
Violin BowS/E 67 g.January 1994£495
Violin BowS/E 58 g.January 1990£374
Violin BowS/E 62 g.January 1990£715
Viola BowS/E 69 g.January 1989£1,870
Violin BowG/E 62 g.January 1987£275
Cello BowS/E 81 g.January 1984£325
Violin BowG/E 61 g.January 1981£947

Biographies

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

John Dilworth+

WILSON, James John Thompson Born 1864, d. after 1929 London UK. Bow maker and violin repairer. Pupil of James Tubbs. Worked for Charles Boulangier. Established independently in Percy Street from 1882. Very fine bows, branded: J. J. T. WILSON

Henri Poidras+

London. 8 Percy Street, Contemporary- maker.

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