Bow & Bridge Violin and bow makers, as the old books printed them

Schweitzer, Johann-Baptiste

1790 to 1865

Historical maker

Named in 1 book.

What the books printed

Dictionary of Violin makers, Arnold Sewell. 1928. Page 170, scan 246.

SCHWEITZER (Johann-Baptiste) -- Pesth 1790-1865. Good make. Pupil of F. Geissenhof. Clever copyist of the Amati. Finished workmanship. His 'cellos are now as much sought after as they are imitated.

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Same name

Schweitzer
Pest · about 1800
Schweitzer, J. B.
Budapest · d. 1875
Schweitzer, Johann Baptist
Budapest · b. about 1790, d. 1875
Schweitzer, Johs
No town printed · b. about 1798, d. about 1865

Whether any of these is the same person, the books do not say.

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APA 7Bow & Bridge. (2026, September 30). Schweitzer, Johann-Baptiste. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://bowandbridge.com/makers/schweitzer-johann-baptiste/

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