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Carl August VOLKER

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John Dilworth

VÖLKER, Carl August Worked circa. 1873-1918 Hanover Germany. Clock maker and luthier. As an amateur made viols after G. Duiffoprugcar. Established professionally from 1914 at 2 Klagesmarkt. Copies of individual classical master instruments, notably the 1715 Stradivari ‘Joachim’ violin. Many experiments in varnish making resulted in a clear oil recipe with good appropriate colour. Gold medal awarded at Bremen Exhibition 1890.

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