Duke fiddle
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Duke fiddle
Anybody know anything about Duke fiddles?
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Richard Duke and Duke senior, English violin makers worked in London late 18th century. As makers they are both well known to the fiddle world and in actual fact 'copies' of Dukes are numerous. Usually they have a stamp just below the button on the back - DUKE, LONDON. This stamp alone does not make it authentic. You would be best served taking it to a specialist appraiser to authenticate your particular violin.