FRANKE, PAUL
Born 1876. Made first instrument 1909. Established at Nürnberg (Bavaria), 1900-1927. Modelling somewhat after the large pattern Stradivarius, very slight arching, but outline not perfectly homogenous to the Cremona. Sound-holes and scroll accurately planned. Reddish yellow varnish of own preparation. Always the finest old wood. Esteemed in Germany.
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Paul Franke, Geigenbauer
Nürnberg gefertigt, 1910