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    Franz Kerkovics

    Bratislava, worked 1785–1810

    Quite refined workmanship with good medium arch. Thin dark varnish in several shades. Quite Italianate in general appearance. Manuscript label: Franciscus Kerkovics / Posonii me fecit / 1811 — John Dilworth

    Worked Bratislava
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    KERKOVICS, Franz Worked circa. 1785-1810 Bratislava, Pressburg & Nitra Slovakia Violins and cellos in various models. Quite refined workmanship with good medium arch. Thin dark varnish in several shades. Quite Italianate in general appearance. Manuscript label: Franciscus Kerkovics / Posonii me fecit / 1811

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