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Elmer Michael ROY

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John Dilworth

ROY, Elmer Michael Worked circa. 1926-1946 Seattle, Washington USA. Violin and bow maker. Son, pupil, and successor of Benjamin Roy, above. Took over the business on his father’s retirement. Stradivari model violins made with some mechanical assistance of his own devising. Own formula of amber varnish in light golden-brown to red colours. Made by Elmer M. Roy, / Seattle. U.S.A. 1926 [Wenberg]

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