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    Edgar L. Jaynes

    Newport, b. 1917

    JAYNES, Edgar L. Born 1917 Newport, Worked from 1956 Seattle, Washington USA. Part-time maker, most active since retirement in 1979. Pupil of David Saunders. Classical models with commercial varnish in appropriate hues. — John Dilworth
    Worked Newport
    Taught by David Saunders
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    JAYNES, Edgar L. Born 1917 Newport, Worked from 1956 Seattle, Washington USA. Part-time maker, most active since retirement in 1979. Pupil of David Saunders. Classical models with commercial varnish in appropriate hues. 28 violins and 34 bows completed; bows with frogs of lignum vitae; octagonal sticks. Branded: JAYNES [Wenberg]

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