Benjamin J. Roy
worked 1914–1940
ROY, Benjamin J. Worked circa. 1914-1940 Seattle, Washington USA. Violin and bow maker. Pupil of Richard Matichek in San Francisco. Amati model with golden-brown varnish and plain local materials. Succeeded by his son Elmer, below, in 1940. — John Dilworth
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Labelled B.J. Roy, 1922 Lot 231 | — | December 2013 | £732est. $ 1,000-1,500 |
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ROY, Benjamin J. Worked circa. 1914-1940 Seattle, Washington USA. Violin and bow maker. Pupil of Richard Matichek in San Francisco. Amati model with golden-brown varnish and plain local materials. Succeeded by his son Elmer, below, in 1940.
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