Williamson Blyth
(1821 – 1897)
Williamson Blyth was a colourful character, referred to by Henley as 'a pretender and charlatan. ' Although credited with over 2, 000 instruments by Honeyman, he also worked as a tinsmith and plumber and played traditional instruments. His address in Edinburgh was 7 Middleton's Entry, Potterow, near the premises of Blair, Ballantyne, and James Hardie. He received a Diploma of Honour at the Glasgow Exhibition in 1890. Some instruments attributed to him were of poor quality, featuring thin yellow alcohol varnish, while the finest examples displayed a Guadagnini or Guarneri-like style, exquisite red varnish, and wood sourced locally.
Price History
- The auction record for this maker is $1,304 in Sep 2003, for a violin.
- 13 auction price results.
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