John Marshall
Violin maker
(c. 1730 – c. 1764)
John Marshall established his business in New Street, Covent Garden, possibly succeeding Benjamin Cooke, whose 'Golden Harp' enterprise was located there until shortly after 1745. Active in the 1750s-60s, Marshall is recognized as one of the best English interpreters of Stainer, producing instruments characterized by solid craftsmanship and a balanced approach compared to other Stainer copyists. His work features high archings with edges that are not profoundly hollowed, and he often used a fine dark golden-brown varnish. Many of his instruments have been falsely labeled as Italian, with some relabeled as Florentine. One label recorded includes the inscription, 'Good beef a penny a pound, but trades all very bad. ' Marshall. London. 1759.
Price History
- The auction record for this maker is $5,511 in Sep 1985, for a violin.
- 18 auction price results.
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