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Franz Wikarski (Wikorski)

worked 1924

Coarse work with broad purfling and thin yellow varnish. Patented a device for tone improvement of stringed instruments whereby plate thickness can be judged by transmission of light from strong lamps. — John Dilworth

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WIKARSKI (WIKORSKI), Franz Worked circa. 1924 Wilmersdorf, Berlin Germany. Coarse work with broad purfling and thin yellow varnish. Patented a device for tone improvement of stringed instruments whereby plate thickness can be judged by transmission of light from strong lamps.

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