Julius Hjelde

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HJELDE, Julius Born 1870 Beitstad Norway Worked Spokane, Washington USA. Acquired a Stradivari violin in 1888 and, from 1891, made many copies of it to a total of over 100. Established in Spokane, Washington from 1919. Golden-brown oil varnish; also dark brown spirit varnish. Local materials. Variable workmanship. Made by / Julius Hjelde

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