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Elsler, Johann Joseph

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  1. A dictionary of violin makers (1896)

    Elsler (Esler), Johann Joseph. A maker in Mayence about 1715-30. One bass-viol with seven strings, the head of a woman instead of scroll, and with varnish of a yellow-brown colour, was dated 1728. Label: “Joann Joseph Esler, Lauten und Geigenmacher, Meyntz, 1717.”

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    1. Eesbroeck, Jan van. A lute maker in Antwerp, 1583-85, son of Josse van Eesbroeck. He also made clavecins.
    2. Eglington. A maker in London in 1802, according to a label "Eglington fecit, Drury Lane, London, 1802," which was in a violin of very good tone, but poor workmanship.
    3. Elément, Jean Laurent. Working in Paris in 1783.
    4. Elsler (Esler), Johann Joseph. A maker in Mayence about 1715-30. One bass-viol with seven strings, the head of a woman instead of scroll, and with varnish of a yellow-brown colour, was dated 1728. Label: "Joann Joseph Esler, Lauten und Geigenmacher, Meyntz, 1717."
    5. Emiliani, Francesco de. A maker in Rome about 1715-20. He made some beautiful instruments, rather arched, the wood of excellent quality, the varnish a golden-yellow colour. Label: "Franciscus de Emilianis, fecit Roma, anno Dñi, 1729."
    6. Engleder, Andreas. Was maker to the Court at Munich. In 1854 he exhibited there a quintet of instruments made on a new pattern of his own; they were of beautiful workmanship, and of full excellent tone; he was awarded medals. He is well known for his great experience and good work.
    7. Engleder, Ludwig. A maker in Bamberg. Exhibited at Munich, 1854, a violoncello with bow, and two violins, well made, on the German pattern, of excellent tone.

  2. A dictionary of violin makers (n.d.)

    Elsler (Esler), Johann Joseph. A maker in Mayence about 1715-30. One bass-viol with seven strings, the head of a woman instead of scroll, and with varnish of a yellow-brown colour, was dated 1728. Label: “Joann Joseph Esler, Lauten und Geigenmacher, Meyntz, 1717.”

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    1. Eesbroeck, Jan van. A lute maker in Antwerp, 1583-85, son of Josse van Eesbroeck. He also made clavecins.
    2. Eglington. A maker in London in 1802, according to a label "Eglington fecit, Drury Lane, London, 1802," which was in a violin of very good tone, but poor workmanship.
    3. Elément, Jean Laurent. Working in Paris in 1783. See "Clément."
    4. Elsler (Esler), Johann Joseph. A maker in Mayence about 1715-30. One bass-viol with seven strings, the head of a woman instead of scroll, and with varnish of a yellow-brown colour, was dated 1728. Label: "Joann Joseph Esler, Lauten und Geigenmacher, Meyntz, 1717."
    5. Emiliani, Francesco de. A maker in Rome about 1715-29. He made some beautiful instruments, rather arched, the wood of excellent quality, the varnish a golden-yellow colour. Label: "Franciscus de Emilianis, fecit Roma, anno Dni, 1729."
    6. Engleder, Andreas. Was maker to the Court at Munich. In 1854 he exhibited there a quintet of instruments made on a new pattern of his own; they were of beautiful workmanship, and of full excellent tone; he was awarded medals. He was well known for his great experience and good work.
    7. Engleder, Ludwig. A maker in Bamberg. Exhibited at Munich, 1854, a violoncello with bow, and two violins, well made, on the German pattern, of excellent tone. He died 1873.

  3. Old violins (1905)

    ELSLER (Esler), Johann Joseph. Mayence about 1715-30; bass viol maker; transition on verge of the violin.

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    1. EDLINGER, Thomas, b. in Bohemia, and was living in Prague 1712-15. Good.
    2. EGLINGTON. London in 1802; fair tone.
    3. ELÉMENT, Jean Laurent. Paris in 1783.
    4. ELSLER (Esler), Johann Joseph. Mayence about 1715-30; bass viol maker; transition on verge of the violin.
    5. EMILIANI, Francesco de. Rome about 1715-20; fine workman; yellow varnish.
    6. ENGLEDER, Andreas, Munich, 1854; an original designer.
    7. ENGLEDER, Ludwig. Bamberg, 1854; German pattern; fair tone.
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  1. An encyclopedia of the violin (1925)

    ELSLER (ELSTER), JOHANN JOSEPH, Mainz, 1717 to 1750.

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    1. EDLINGER, JOSEF JOACHIM, Prague, b. Prague, 1693, d. 1748.
    2. EDLINGER, THOMAS I, Augsburg, b. 1656, d. 1690.
    3. EGLINGTON, ——, London, 1800 to 1802.
    4. ELSLER (ELSTER), JOHANN JOSEPH, Mainz, 1717 to 1750.
    5. EMILIANI, FRANCESCO DE, Rome, 1704 to 1736.
    6. ERNST, FRANZ ANTON, Gotha, b. 1745, d. 1805.
    7. EVANS, RICHARD, London, 1742.

  2. An encyclopedia of the violin (n.d.)

    ELSLER (ELSTER), JOHANN JOSEPH, Mainz, 1717 to 1750.

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    1. EDLINGER, JOSEF JOACHIM, Prague, b. Prague, 1693, d. 1748.
    2. EDLINGER, THOMAS I, Augsburg, b. 1656, d. 1690.
    3. EGLINGTON, ——, London, 1800 to 1802.
    4. ELSLER (ELSTER), JOHANN JOSEPH, Mainz, 1717 to 1750.
    5. EMILIANI, FRANCESCO DE, Rome, 1704 to 1736.
    6. ERNST, FRANZ ANTON, Gotha, b. 1745, d. 1805.
    7. EVANS, RICHARD, London, 1742.

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Elsler (Esler), Johann Joseph. A maker in Mayence about 1715-30. One bass-viol with seven strings, the head of a woman instead of scroll, and with varnish of a yellow-brown colour, was dated 1728. Label: “Joann Joseph Esler, Lauten und Geigenmacher, Meyntz, 1717.” reported1
Places and dates of work
Elsler (Esler), Johann Joseph. A maker in Mayence about 1715-30. One bass-viol with seven strings, the head of a woman instead of scroll, and with varnish of a yellow-brown colour, was dated 1728. Label: “Joann Joseph Esler, Lauten und Geigenmacher, Meyntz, 1717.” reported1
Places and dates of work
Elsler (Esler), Johann Joseph. A maker in Mayence about 1715-30. One bass-viol with seven strings, the head of a woman instead of scroll, and with varnish of a yellow-brown colour, was dated 1728. Label: “Joann Joseph Esler, Lauten und Geigenmacher, Meyntz, 1717.” reported1
Places and dates of work
ELSLER (Esler), Johann Joseph. Mayence about 1715-30; bass viol maker; transition on verge of the violin. reported1
Places and dates of work
ELSLER (ELSTER), JOHANN JOSEPH, Mainz, 1717 to 1750. reported1
Places and dates of work
ELSLER (ELSTER), JOHANN JOSEPH, Mainz, 1717 to 1750. reported1
Places and dates of work
ELSLER (ELSTER), JOHANN JOSEPH, Mainz, 1717 to 1750. reported1

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  1. Stainer, C. (Cecie), 1867-1937, A dictionary of violin makers (London: Novello, n.d.). archive.org, dictionaryofviol00stai. https://archive.org/details/dictionaryofviol00stai.machine textcited for 1 linesource record

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  2. Stainer, C. (Cecie), 1867-1937, A dictionary of violin makers (London: Novello, n.d.). archive.org, dictionaryofviol1899stai. https://archive.org/details/dictionaryofviol1899stai.machine textcited for 1 linesource record

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  3. Stainer, C. (Cecie), 1867-1937, A dictionary of violin makers (London ; New York: Novello, Ewer, 1896). archive.org, dictionaryofviol00stai_0. https://archive.org/details/dictionaryofviol00stai_0.machine textcited for 1 linesource record

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  4. Haweis, H. R. (Hugh Reginald), 1839-1901, Old violins (Edinburgh, Grant, 1905). archive.org, oldviolins00hawe. https://archive.org/details/oldviolins00hawe.machine textcited for 1 linesource record

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  5. Alberto Bachmann, An encyclopedia of the violin (1925). archive.org, encyclopediaofvi0000albe_h3k7. https://archive.org/details/encyclopediaofvi0000albe_h3k7.machine textcited for 1 linesource record

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  6. Bachmann, Alberto and Ysaye, Eugene, An encyclopedia of the violin (New York, Da Capo Press, n.d.). archive.org, encyclopediaofvi0000bach_r6r5. https://archive.org/details/encyclopediaofvi0000bach_r6r5.machine textcited for 1 linesource record

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  7. Alberto Bachmann, An Encyclopedia of the Violin (1925). archive.org, encyclopediaofvi0000albe_u1d5. https://archive.org/details/encyclopediaofvi0000albe_u1d5.machine textcited for 1 linesource record

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