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    Karekine Kurkdjian

    Istanbul, worked 1925

    Cremonese model. Own oil varnish, to which he dedicated a lot of research. Karekine Kurkajian / Pera / Stamboul 19.. — John Dilworth
    Worked Istanbul
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    KURKDJIAN, Karekine Worked circa. 1925 Istanbul Turkey Reputedly the first Turkish maker of classical violins. Cremonese model. Own oil varnish, to which he dedicated a lot of research. Karekine Kurkajian / Pera / Stamboul 19..

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