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    Treffle R. Gervais

    Boston, b. 1863

    GERVAIS, Treffle R. Born 1863 Canada, Worked from 1877 Boston USA. Worked for Elias Howe 1885-1886; then for A. W. White, Orrin Weeman, and J. B. Squier. Made first instrument 1882. Established independently from 1898. Primarily occupied with repairs. Stradivari and Guarneri models. — John Dilworth
    Worked Boston
    Made Violin
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    Auction Price History

    Highest auction price

    £521
    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    Violin35.5 cm Boston, 1900 c.—October 2010£521

    Biographies

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    John Dilworth+

    GERVAIS, Treffle R. Born 1863 Canada, Worked from 1877 Boston USA. Worked for Elias Howe 1885-1886; then for A. W. White, Orrin Weeman, and J. B. Squier. Made first instrument 1882. Established independently from 1898. Primarily occupied with repairs. Stradivari and Guarneri models. Dark golden-yellow varnish. Treffle Gervais / Boston. Mass. / Made 1897 No.. Made by / Treffle Gervais / Violin Maker / 18.. Boston

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