William Calow

Violin maker
(1847 – 1910)

William Calow was a collector and maker of double basses. He established a shop in Sussex Street. The instruments featured a viol-shaped form with extended Guarneri- or Maggini-like soundholes and an orange-brown oil varnish. Approximately 20 were produced, and some violins and cellos were also known. An eccentric bass bar, cut in the lower bouts, had flared ends.

Price History

- The auction record for this maker is $8,254 in Nov 1987, for a bass.
- 1 auction price results.

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