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    J. A. Boyer

    Aberchirder, b. 1871

    BOYER, J. A. Born 1871 Aberchirder, Aberdeenshire, Scotland UK. Clergyman, violinist, and conductor. Produced about 30 violins, mostly on a Stradivari model, but one Maggini and one Guarneri copy also. Well-coloured oil varnish. Conscientious work. James A. Boyer / Aberchirder / fecit / No. 24 1924 — John Dilworth
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    BOYER, J. A. Born 1871 Aberchirder, Aberdeenshire, Scotland UK. Clergyman, violinist, and conductor. Produced about 30 violins, mostly on a Stradivari model, but one Maggini and one Guarneri copy also. Well-coloured oil varnish. Conscientious work. James A. Boyer / Aberchirder / fecit / No. 24 1924

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