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    Umberto Grillotti

    Lucca, 1883–1969

    Established in Genoa from 1925. Self-taught maker of violins, violas, cellos, and double basses. Personal model with dark red varnish. Manuscript labels. [Blot III] — John Dilworth
    Worked Lucca
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    John Dilworth+

    GRILLOTTI, Umberto Born 1883 Montignana Cinquale, Lucca, died 1969 Genoa Italy. Established in Genoa from 1925. Self-taught maker of violins, violas, cellos, and double basses. Personal model with dark red varnish. Manuscript labels. [Blot III]

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