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Francesco Maviglia

Fardella, b. 1902

after 1970 Chieti, Abruzzo Italy. Musician and self-taught violin maker in Chieti from 1951. 50 violins completed. Classical models with golden-orange brown varnish. Also made several guitars. Francesco Maviglia / fece in Chieti anno 1951 [Nicolini] — John Dilworth
Worked Fardella
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John Dilworth+

MAVIGLIA, Francesco Born 1902 Fardella, Potenza, d. after 1970 Chieti, Abruzzo Italy. Musician and self-taught violin maker in Chieti from 1951. 50 violins completed. Classical models with golden-orange brown varnish. Also made several guitars. Francesco Maviglia / fece in Chieti anno 1951 [Nicolini]

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