John Maltby

The photo in the Yew Tree book looks quite an early one. If you read the credits at the back of the book there were two long time  large collector's of Maltby's work who shared old photos. Nigel Dutt and Martin Browne.
             Nigel Dutt was on Grand Designs a little while ago when building a  large eco friendly house . He is also a well known photographer, You could see his collection of John Maltby pieces in the background. I think be he is on Facebook or other Social media.
           Martin Browne lives in Ilkley Yorkshire and sells on Ebay as martinscupboard The link is to one of his recently sold pieces. You should be able to contact him via Ebay.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/395071939943

Nigel here - I checked with the family re the fiddles but they don’t know, so I’ll ask at the Yew Tree when I’m there….

They seem to be a bit of a mystery, I checked with Martin Browne but he can't shed any light on them either. I did email the Yew tree Gallery before Xmas but so far I haven't had a reply.

All the best,

Nigel

I think Yew Tree gallery closes in the winter months. It is in the very far end of Cornwall. Which is very quiet in the winter months,