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Violin

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NameViolin
ProductionJames Williamson; craftsman; 1928; New Zealand
Classificationmusical instruments
Materialswood, metal, gut
DimensionsOverall: 215mm (width), 107mm (height), 600mm (length)
Registration NumberGH024251/1
Credit linePurchased 2014

Overview

This violin and case has long been recognised as one of the finest achievements of James Williamson, a highly-regarded New Zealand violin-maker. Mr Williamson won several international awards for his violins, and on his retirement he continued to make violins full-time. He is one of the very few New Zealand violin-makers to be the subject of entries in major international reference works.

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