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    Roger Chavannes

    Chambesy, 1860–1940

    Amateur maker and acoustic researcher. Made 50 violins on the principles established by J. E. Chenantais (see below). Several preserved in Geneva Conservatoire Museum. Roger Chavannes / Chambésy. Genève / 192.. No.. — John Dilworth
    Worked Chambesy
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    CHAVANNES, Roger Born 1860, died 1940 Chambésy Switzerland. Amateur maker and acoustic researcher. Made 50 violins on the principles established by J. E. Chenantais (see below). Several preserved in Geneva Conservatoire Museum. Roger Chavannes / Chambésy. Genève / 192.. No..

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