Full size English violin Lockey Hill London late 18thC

English violin, made in London in the late 18th century by Lockey Hill. Length of back 35.6 cm (14 inches).

Includes: oblong hard case with hard wearing black cordura cover, plus bow.

 

Extract from The Brompton’s Book of Violin & Bow Makers by John Dilworth

HILL, Lockey Born 1756, Worked London, UK, died 1796 Fourth son and pupil of Joseph Hill (I), above. He worked in Cheapside c.1774-1777, Shoreditch c.1778, and Islington from c.1780. In 1795 he was arrested and tried for horse stealing, a capital offence. He was found guilty and hanged. Worked in a slightly coarser manner than his father, supplying Stainer and Amati modelled instruments to the London trade. Many of his instruments are branded by Longman & Co. or Longman & Broderip. Thinly varnished, often unpurfled.

Please note: This item is no longer being offered for sale!
Item:
MI-100659
Location:
N1 0 xxx - London
Condition:
8/10
Level:
5

Price:
£2,150.00 (offers considered)
Delivery:
Local Pickup only

Seller:
Private individual

Return Policy:
I would recommend anyone wanting to buy a violin should try it first. I am very happy for people to try it at my flat (Kings Cross, London) or elsewhere.

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