Sold for:
$6,463
$6,463
English Violin, Richard Duke, London, 1767, labeled IN OUR OPINION THIS INSTRUMENT IS A WORK OF, RICHARD DUKE LONDON CIRCA 1767, WILLLIAM LEWIS AND SON, 9141, and inscribed internally DUKE AND SON, HOLBURN LONDON 1767, the one-piece back of narrow curl, the ribs and scroll similar, the top of fine grain, the varnish of an amber color, length of back 14 in. , 355 mm, with case. Certificates: J.W. Briggs, Glasgow, July 25, 1900; A. Smillie & Son, Glasgow, July 5, 1927; and William Lewis & Son, Chicago, August 30, 1972 (photocopy only).
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2006-10-15
