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John Spooner

worked 1932

Born in Sweden. Fisherman and amateur maker. Taught by George Orth. About 12 violins made on Stradivari model with golden-orange varnish. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth
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SPOONER, John Worked circa. 1932 Seattle, Washington USA. Born in Sweden. Fisherman and amateur maker. Taught by George Orth. About 12 violins made on Stradivari model with golden-orange varnish. [Wenberg]

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