James Gilchrist

(1832 – 1894)

James Gilchrist trained as a scientific instrument maker and engineer. He lived in Glasgow from 1850 and became active as an amateur maker starting in 1880. He established his professional practice at 109 Hope Street, later moving to 29 Stanley Street. No more than 100 instruments are known. His finely made model, derived from Stradivari, featured a very flat arch, but several...

Price History

- The auction record for this maker is $2,074 in Nov 1988, for a violin.
- 9 auction price results.

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