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Scan 234

Dictionary of Violin makers, 1928

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3HAENSEL (J.-A.) — Berlin and Leipzig circa 1810. Devoid of interest.
5HAMM (J.-G.) — Neukirchen 1744-1817. Despite the fact that this maker has also worked in Rome, his style belongs to the German School. Good, finished work. Label and also initials branded. No 250.
7HAMMIG (W.-H.) — Leipzig circa 1875. Good modern make.
9HELMER (Georges) — Prague 1687-1770. Branded in the shell of the scroll. Red-brown oil varnish on yellow background. Work showing no great personality. It is said that Beethoven possessed and was fond of a violin by this maker.
11HELMER (Karl-Joseph) — Prague 1739-1812. Son and successor of above-mentioned. Excellent maker. Brown spirit varnish. Served as apprentice with Eberle.
13HILDEBRANDT (Michael) — Hamburg circa 1768-1807. Make of a certain interest. His 'cellos and double-basses are much sought after in Germany. Red-brown varnish.
15HOFMANN (Martin) — Leipzig circa 1700. Lutes and viols of great artistic value.
17HOFMANN (J.-C.) — Leipzig circa 1730. Son of Martin. Maker of great skill whose instruments are of fine workmanship, with excellent sound qualities. Varnish after the Cremonese kind. No 171.
19HORENSTAINER (Joseph) — Mittenwald towards 1730. Together with the two following, this maker belongs to the large family of makers of this name, numbering no less than twenty members. None of them rose above the average. Tyrolese make of a pleasing kind.
21HORENSTAINER (Matthias) — Mittenwald towards 1780. No 19.

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