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Hartung, Michael

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  1. A dictionary of violin makers (1896)

    Hartung, Michael. A maker in Padua, 1602. A lute of his of that date is in the Collection of the Germanic Society, Nuremberg.

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    1. Harris, Charles. A maker in London, 1780-1800; lived in Cannon Street Road, Ratcliffe Highway. He was a Custom House officer. He was one of the best English makers of his time, and was noted for his violoncellos and the excellent varnish that he used, of a particular reddish tinge. He copied the Stradivari and Amati patterns, but seldom labelled his instruments with his name. Samuel Gilkes worked for him for some time.
    2. Harris, Charles, eldest son of Charles Harris. Was a fellow apprentice of Samuel Gilkes under his father, and also worked for John Hart for a little time. His work was well finished, he used yellow varnish.
    3. Hart, John Thomas, b. Dec. 17, 1805, London; d. Jan. 1, 1874. In May, 1820, he became a pupil of Samuel Gilkes. He made few new instruments, but had a great reputation for his experience and skill in repairing old Italian instruments. Label: "John Hart, maker, 14, Princess Street, Leicester Square, London, anno 18—."
    4. Hartung, Michael. A maker in Padua, 1602. A lute of his of that date is in the Collection of the Germanic Society, Nuremberg.
    5. Hassert. A maker in Eisenach in the 18th century. He made very good instruments, not much arched, used beautiful wood, and an amber-coloured varnish; his imitations of Italian instruments were excellent.
    6. Hassert. A brother of Hassert, of Eisenach. Worked about 1790 in Rudolstadt. His instruments were not so good as those of his brother; they are much arched, of excellent wood, and finished with great care, but the tone is rather harsh.
    7. Haudek, Carl. See "Lemböck."

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

    Hartung, Michael. A maker in Padua, 1602. A lute of his of that date is in the Collection of the Germanic Society, Nuremberg.

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    2. Hart, John Thomas, b. Dec. 17, 1805, London; d. Jan. 1, 1874. In May, 1820 he became a pupil of Samuel Gilkes. He made few new instruments, but had a great reputation for his experience and skill in repairing old Italian instruments. Label: "John Hart, maker, 14, Princess Street, Leicester Square, London, anno 18—."
    4. Hartung, Michael. A maker in Padua, 1602. A lute of his of that date is in the Collection of the Germanic Society, Nuremberg.
    6. Hassert. A maker in Eisenach in the 18th century. He made very good instruments, not much arched, used beautiful wood, and an amber-coloured varnish; his imitations of Italian instruments were excellent.

  3. Die Geigen- und Lautenmacher vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart (1904)

    Hartung (Harton), Michael. — Padua. 1602. 1624.

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    1. Hartan*), Carl. — Köln. 1874. 1875.
    2. Beschäftigte sich viel mit Wiederherstellungen, die jedoch, da er Autoditact war, nicht fachmännisch durchgeführt sind.
    4. Hartung (Harton), Michael. — Padua. 1602. 1624.
    5. Zweifellos deutschen Ursprungs, wenn er auch seinen Namen den Wälschen dadurch mundgerechter zu machen suchte, dass er sich Harton statt Hartung schrieb. Baron sagt von ihm: »Michael Hartung Anno 1624 zu Padua. Dieser Hartung hat noch bey dem ganz jüngeren Leonhard Tieffenbrucker, welcher auch gar feine Arbeit gemacht, welche fast mit der Vendelino Tieffenbruckers übereinkommt, zu Venedig gelernet«. — Eine Laute und eine Theorbe von ihm sind im germanischen Museum zu Nürnberg (44).
    7. Padove Michielle (Hart)on
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  1. An encyclopedia of the violin (1925)

    HARTUNG (HARTON), MICHAEL, Padua, 1602 to 1624.

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    2. HART, JOHN THOMAS, London, b. 1805, d. 1874. In 1820 he associated himself with Samuel Gilkes as an apprentice, and soon developed into a first class master. He did not build many violins himself, but those he made are considered first class Amati copies. He was a great judge of Italian violins and an excellent repairer.
    4. HARTUNG (HARTON), MICHAEL, Padua, 1602 to 1624.
    6. HASSERT (HASERT), J. C., Eisenach, 1728.

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

    HARTUNG (HARTON), MICHAEL, Padua, 1602 to 1624.

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    1. ers and Their Imitators (London 1875 and 1887) and The Violin and Its Music (London 1881).
    2. HART, GEORGE II, London, b. London, Warwick, 1860. Son of George I. After finishing his education as a violin maker in Paris, he entered his father's business, and the firm name became Hart and Son, a highly respected house still in existence. His specialty is making exact reproductions of fine Italian instruments. A reproduction of the Hart & Son label will be found on Plate 20.
    3. HART, JOHN THOMAS, London, b. 1805, d. 1874. In 1820 he associated himself with Samuel Gilkes as an apprentice, and soon developed into a first class master. He did not build many violins himself, but those he made are considered first class Amati copies. He was a great judge of Italian violins and an excellent repairer.
    4. HARTUNG (HARTON), MICHAEL, Padua, 1602 to 1624.
    5. HASSERT (HASERT), J. C., Eisenach, 1728.
    6. HASSERT (HASERT), JOHANN CHRISTIAN, Rudolstadt, b. 1759, d. 1823.
    7. HEESOM, EDWARD, London, 1748 to 1750.

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This record exists because one or more sources name this maker. Printed in: A dictionary of violin makers (1890); A dictionary of violin makers (1890); A dictionary of violin makers (1896); An encyclopedia of the violin (1925); An encyclopedia of the violin (1925); An Encyclopedia of the Violin (1926); Die Geigen- und Lautenmacher vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart (1904). Nothing else on this site confirms this record beyond what those sources state — no claim is invented here. Entries from 5 books stand under this name, and the software judged them likely the same person. Tell us if that is wrong and we will split the record. Not established is the honest state of this record; if you can change that, we want to hear from you.

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Places and dates of work
Hartung, Michael. A maker in Padua, 1602. A lute of his of that date is in the Collection of the Germanic Society, Nuremberg. reported1
Places and dates of work
Hartung, Michael. A maker in Padua, 1602. A lute of his of that date is in the Collection of the Germanic Society, Nuremberg. reported1
Places and dates of work
Hartung, Michael. A maker in Padua, 1602. A lute of his of that date is in the Collection of the Germanic Society, Nuremberg. reported1
Places and dates of work
HARTUNG (HARTON), MICHAEL, Padua, 1602 to 1624. reported1
Places and dates of work
HARTUNG (HARTON), MICHAEL, Padua, 1602 to 1624. reported1
Places and dates of work
HARTUNG (HARTON), MICHAEL, Padua, 1602 to 1624. reported1
Places and dates of work
Hartung (Harton), Michael. — Padua. 1602. 1624. 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. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. Die Geigen- und Lautenmacher vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart (1904). archive.org, bub_gb_cWCqAAAAIAAJ. https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_cWCqAAAAIAAJ.machine textcited for 1 linesource record

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