Diederik A. VANHAMEL

VAN HAMEL, Diederik A. Worked from 1972 Woodstock, New York USA. Born in the Netherlands. Lawyer and diplomat. Active violin maker since retirement 1972. Pupil of Peter Molenaar in Toronto, Canada. Worked briefly in New York 1972 before moving to Woodstock. Guarneri and experimental personal models, decorated with a tulip beneath the back button. 18 violins and 15 violas with both oil and spirit varnishes. [Wenberg]