Dr. Lloyd N. Kunkel

KUNKEL, Dr Lloyd N. Born 1897 Missouri, Worked circa. 1914-1972 Weeping Water, Oregon USA. Musician and medical doctor. Self-taught violin maker. About 120 violins on Guarneri and Stradivari ‘Messie’ violin models; 20 violas on personal and Tertis models. Fine workmanship and materials with orange-red or brown oil varnish of own preparation. Branded on corner blocks: ‘LNK’ Lloyd N. Kunkel, Weeping Water Nebr., / U.S.A. No.. 19..