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Edgar L. Jaynes

Newport, b. 1917

JAYNES, Edgar L. Born 1917 Newport, Worked from 1956 Seattle, Washington USA. Part-time maker, most active since retirement in 1979. Pupil of David Saunders. Classical models with commercial varnish in appropriate hues. 28 violins and 34 bows completed; bows with frogs of lignum vitae; octagonal sti\u{2026} — John Dilworth

Worked Newport
Taught by David Saunders

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JAYNES, Edgar L. Born 1917 Newport, Worked from 1956 Seattle, Washington USA. Part-time maker, most active since retirement in 1979. Pupil of David Saunders. Classical models with commercial varnish in appropriate hues. 28 violins and 34 bows completed; bows with frogs of lignum vitae; octagonal sticks. Branded: JAYNES [Wenberg]

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