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    Harvey L. Keck

    Alamante County, 1941–1982

    KECK, Harvey L. Born 1941 Alamante County, North Carolina, died 1982 Burlington USA. Gunsmith and self-taught professional violin maker from c.1970. Personal models, much ornamented and inlaid. Red-brown varnish. About 40 violins and two violas completed. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth
    Worked Alamante County
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    KECK, Harvey L. Born 1941 Alamante County, North Carolina, died 1982 Burlington USA. Gunsmith and self-taught professional violin maker from c.1970. Personal models, much ornamented and inlaid. Red-brown varnish. About 40 violins and two violas completed. [Wenberg]

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