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    William S. Pinches

    Eureka, 1919–2009

    PINCHES, William S. Born 1919, d.2009 Eureka, California USA. Pupil of Henry Lanini and John Bolander from 1950. Established in Eureka 1959. Stradivari and Guarneri models. Oil and spirit commercial varnishes. Chiefly occupied with repair work. About 15 violins completed. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth

    Worked Eureka

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    PINCHES, William S. Born 1919, d.2009 Eureka, California USA. Pupil of Henry Lanini and John Bolander from 1950. Established in Eureka 1959. Stradivari and Guarneri models. Oil and spirit commercial varnishes. Chiefly occupied with repair work. About 15 violins completed. [Wenberg]

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