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Mittenwald

237 makers. The earliest year printed is 1618, the latest 1919.

Every maker here has Mittenwald in a printed line.

1600s

  • born 1618 Neuner, Mathias I.
    Neuner, Mathias I. — Mittenwald. Geb. 30. Juli 1618
  • born 1646 Neuner, Simon
    Neuner, Simon. — Mittenwald. Geb. 24. Okt. 1646
  • 1656 to 1743 Klotz, Mathias I
    KLOTZ, MATHIAS I, Mittenwald, b. 1656, d. 1743. The real founder of the violin industry in Mittenwald. He was the eldest son of Urban Klotz …
  • 1660 to 1770 Klotz
    KLOTZ, Michael and Carl, two brothers. Mittenwald about 1770. A great many of the violins with "Stainer" labels are made by members of the Klotz family.
  • born 1667 Neuner, Willibald
    Neuner, Willibald. — Mittenwald. Geb. 7. Juli 1667
  • 1675 to 1711 Klotz, Aegidius I
    KLOTZ, AEGIDIUS I, Mittenwald, 1675 to 1711. There are in existence a large number of old violins under the name of Aegidius Klotz. His work …
  • 1675 Klotz, Egidi I.
    Klotz, Egidi I. — Mittenwald. 1675. 1711.
  • 1675 to 1711 Klotz, Egidius
    KLOTZ (Egidius) — Mittenwald 1675-1711. Judging from his fine workmanship and style, this maker may have been a pupil of Stainer, and in all …
  • 1687 Jais, Wilhelm (gen. Stingl)
    Jais, Wilhelm (gen. Stingl). — Mittenwald. 1687.
  • 1687 to 1737 Klotz, Georg
    KLOTZ (Georg) — Mittenwald 1687-1737. Son of Matthias Klotz. Fine make adorned with a red-brown or yellow-brown varnish of good quality. His badly chosen woods are often worm eaten.
  • 1687 to 1737 Klotz, George I
    KLOTZ, GEORGE I, Mittenwald, b. 1687, d. 1737.
  • 1687 to 1737 Klotz, Georg I.
    Klotz, Georg I. — Mittenwald. Geb. 31. März 1687, † 31. August 1737.
  • born 1687 Tiefenbrunner, Martin
    Tiefenbrunner, Martin. — Mittenwald. Geb. 1687. 1720.
  • 1696 to 1767 Klotz, Sebastian I
    KLOTZ, SEBASTIAN I, Mittenwald, b. 1696, d. after 1767. A son of Mathias Klotz. Violins of his make with a later date than 1750 are not in …
  • 1696 to 1767 Klotz, Sebastian I (Sebastian Anton)
    Klotz, Sebastian I (Sebastian Anton). — Mittenwald. Geb. 18. Jan. 1696, † nach 1767

1700s

  • 1700 to 1760 Klotz, (G.) Seb
    Klotz, (G.) Seb., Mittenwald—1700-60.
  • 1700 to 1740 Klotz, Sebastian
    Klotz, Sebastian, a brother of Joseph and George Klotz. Worked in Mittenwald about 1710-40. He seems to have been the best maker in the family. …
  • born 1708 Neuner, Barthel
    Neuner, Barthel. — Mittenwald. Geb. 20. Aug. 1708
  • 1709 to 1790 Klotz, Joan-Carol
    KLOTZ (Joan-Carol) — Mittenwald 1709-1790. Son of Matthias. Amati model. Dark brown varnish. No 163.
  • born 1709 Klotz, Johann Carl
    KLOTZ, JOHANN CARL, Mittenwald, b. 1709, still living in 1790.
  • 1709 Klotz, Mathäus
    Klotz, Mathäus, Mittenwald—1670-96, 1709.
  • 1718 to 1770 Klotz, Mathias III
    Klotz, Mathias III. — Mittenwald. Geb. 1718. † nach 1770.
  • 1720 Jais, Franz
    Jais, Franz. — Mittenwald. 1720. 1757.
  • 1720 Ostermünchner, Andreas
    Ostermünchner, Andreas. — Mittenwald. 1720. 1730
  • 1720 Wörnle, (N.?)
    Wörnle, (N.?). — Mittenwald. 1720
  • 1723 to 1797 Klotz, George II
    KLOTZ, GEORGE II, Mittenwald, b. 1723, d. 1797.
  • 1723 to 1797 Klotz, Georg II.
    KLOTZ (Georg II.) — Mittenwald 1723-1797. This maker is often confused with Georg Klotz of the Matthias Klotz family, to which he does not belong, …
  • about 1725 Tentzel, Johann
    TENTZEL (Johann) — Mittenwald circa 1725. Lutes and violins. Klotz style.
  • born 1726 Klotz, Karl
    Klotz, Karl, — Mittenwald. Geb. 1726. 1756.
  • 1730 Bader, Martin
    Bader, Martin. — Mittenwald. 1730. 1736.
  • 1730 Horenstainer, Joseph
    HORENSTAINER (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.
  • about 1730 Hornstainer, Joseph
    HORNSTAINER, Joseph, Mittenwald, about 1730. Made a few Double-Basses of good quality.
  • 1730 Hornsteiner, Joseph
    Hornsteiner (Hornstainer), Joseph. A maker in Mittenwald about 1730. He made some good double-basses.
  • 1730 Karner, Bartholomäus
    Karner, Bartholomäus. — Mittenwald. 1730. 1793.
  • 1731 to 1739 Klotz, Josef Karl
    Klotz, Josef Karl. — Mittenwald. Geb. 1731, † 1739.
  • 1732 Händl, Mich
    Händl, Mich. — Mittenwald. 1732
  • 1733 to 1805 Klotz, Aegidius Sebastian (Egidi II.)
    Klotz, Aegidius Sebastian (Egidi II.). — Mittenwald. Geb. 1733, † 1805.
  • 1733 to 1805 Klotz, Egidius II
    KLOTZ (Egidius II) — Mittenwald 1733-1805. Son of Sebastian Klotz. Stainer style, this label often being found in his instruments. Label : « Egidius Klotz in Mittenwald and der Isar 17.. ».
  • 1733 to 1805 Kloz, Ægidius
    KLOZ, Ægidius, Mittenwald, 1733–1805. Son of Sebastian. One of the best of this very large family of makers.
  • 1735 to 1768 Rieger, Johann
    Rieger, Johann. — Mittenwald. Geb. um 1735, † nach 1768.
  • 1735 to 1768 Rieger, Johann I.
    Rieger, Johann I. — Mittenwald. Geb. um 1735, † nach 1768
  • about 1735 Schandl, Michael
    SCHANDL (Michael) — Mittenwald circa 1735. Stainer model. Dull varnish. No 254.
  • 1737 Kriner, Josef I.
    Kriner, Josef I. — Mittenwald. 1737. 1795.
  • 1740 Kriner, August
    Kriner, August. — Mittenwald. 1740.
  • 1740 Lipp, Ignaz
    Lipp, Ignaz. — Mittenwald. 1740. 1762.
  • 1740 Tentzel, Paul
    Tentzel (Dänzel), Paul. — Mittenwald. 1740.
  • 1743 to 1798 Klotz, Josef (Thomas)
    Klotz, Josef (Thomas). — Mittenwald. Geb. 8. März 1743, † nach 1798.
  • 1743 to 1809 Klotz, Joseph I (Thomas)
    Klotz, Joseph I (Thomas). — Mittenwald. Geb. 8. März 1743, † nach 1809
  • 1743 Wimmer, Franz Xaver
    Wimmer, Franz Xaver. — Mittenwald. 1743.
  • born 1744 Klotz, Wolfgang Ferdinand
    Klotz, Wolfgang Ferdinand. — Mittenwald, Geb. 1744. 1788.
  • died 1747 Kriner, Augustin
    Kriner, Augustin. — Mittenwald. 1730. † 12. März 1747.
  • 1748 Bader, Josef
    Bader, Josef. — Mittenwald. 1748.
  • 1748 to 1830 Jais, Anton
    JAIS (Anton) — Mittenwald 1748-1830. Pleasing work. Fine woods. Light yellow or brown varnish. No 164.
  • 1750 Fichtl, Johann Ulrich
    Fichtl, Johann Ulrich. — Mittenwald. 1750. 1769.
  • born 1750 Gässler, Michael
    Gässler, Michael. — Mittenwald. Geb. 22. Sept. 1750.
  • 1750 Gäßler, Andreas
    Gäßler, Andreas. — Mittenwald. 1750. 1753
  • born 1750 Jais, Joseph
    Jais, Joseph. — Mittenwald. Geb. 17. März 1750. 1770.
  • about 1750 Klitting, P.-H.
    KLITTING (P.-H.) — Mittenwald circa 1750. Flat model.
  • about 1750 Leissmuller, Martin
    LEISSMULLER (Martin) — Mittenwald circa 1750. Good workmanship. Medium height. The varnish leaves much to be desired.
  • about 1750 Onizin, Nicolaus
    ONIZIN (Nicolaus) — Mittenwald circa 1750. Medium value.
  • 1750 Rösch, Joseph
    Rösch, Joseph. — Mittenwald. 1750. 1767.
  • about 1750 Schandl, Anton
    SCHANDL (Anton) — Mittenwald circa 1750. Son of one above. Same work.
  • 1750 Seiz, Bernhardus
    Seiz (Seitz), Bernhardus. — Mittenwald. 1750. 1793.
  • 1750 Tiefenbrunner, Johann Caspar
    Tiefenbrunner, Johann Caspar. — Mittenwald. 1750. 1769.
  • 1750 Ziverger, Anton
    ZIVERGER (Zwerger), Anton. Mittenwald, 1750; good wood; dark varnish; fair finish.
  • about 1750 Zwerger, Antoni
    ZWERGER, Antoni, Mittenwald, about 1750.
  • born 1751 Lipp, Stanislaus
    Lipp, Stanislaus. — Mittenwald. Geb. 4. Dec. 1751.
  • 1751 Wörnle, Franz
    Wörnle, Franz. — Mittenwald, Freising. 1751. 1760.
  • 1753 Schaendl, Anton
    Schaendl, Anton. A maker in Mittenwald, 1753. Label: "Anton Schaendl, Geigenmacher in Mittenwald, an 1753."
  • 1754 Witting, Johann Georg
    Witting, Johann Georg. — Mittenwald. 1754. 1775.
  • born 1755 Hosp, Georg (d. J.)
    Hosp, Georg (d. J.) — Mittenwald. Geb. 22. April 1755. 1780.
  • born 1755 Jais, Mathias
    Jais, Mathias. — Mittenwald. Geb. 10. Sept. 1755.
  • 1756 Fichtl, Leopold
    Fichtl, Leopold. — Mittenwald. 1756.
  • 1756 to 1790 Knitl, Josef
    KNITL (KNITTEL, KNITTL), JOSEF, Mittenwald, 1756 to 1790.
  • born 1756 Lipp, Johann Georg
    Lipp, Johann Georg. — Mittenwald. Geb. 18. April 1756 in Mittenwald, † ?.
  • 1757 Sailer, Johann
    Sailer, Johann. — Mittenwald. 1757. 1770.
  • born 1757 Tiefenbrunner, Georg Ferdinand
    Tiefenbrunner, Georg Ferdinand. — Mittenwald. Geb. 19. Oct. 1757. 1780.
  • 1757 Wackerl, *) Aegidius
    Wackerl,*) Aegidius. — Mittenwald. 1757. 1760.
  • born 1757 Wackerl, Johann Chrysostomus
    Wackerl, Johann Chrysostomus. — Mittenwald. Geb. 27. Jan. 1757. 1797.
  • 1757 Wackerl¹), Ägidius
    Wackerl¹), Ägidius. — Mittenwald. 1757. 1760
  • 1757 Wörnle, Georg
    Wörnle, Georg. — Mittenwald. 1757. 1766.
  • 1758 to 1790 Fichtl, Joseph Anton
    Fichtl, Joseph Anton. — Mittenwald. Geb. 12. Aug. 1758, † nach 1790.
  • born 1758 Seiz, Mathias Ignaz
    Seiz, Mathias Ignaz. — Mittenwald. Geb. 31. Juli 1758, † ?.
  • born 1758 Wackerl, Thomas
    Wackerl, Thomas. — Mittenwald. Geb. 13. Dec. 1758. 1780.
  • born 1758 Wörnle, Franz Sales
    Wörnle, Franz Sales. — Mittenwald. Geb. 17. Aug. 1758, lebte noch 1819.
  • 1759 Wackerl, Johann
    Wackerl, Johann. — Mittenwald. 1759. 1760
  • about 1760 Achner, Joseph
    ACHNER (Joseph) — Mittenwald circa 1760. His models are those of Stainer and the Cremonese masters.
  • 1760 Bader, Johann
    Bader, Johann. — Mittenwald. 1760. 1763
  • 1760 Hosp, Georg (der Ältere)
    Hosp, Georg (der Ältere). — Mittenwald. 1760. 1783
  • 1760 Knilling, Philipp
    Knilling, Philipp. Was working in Mittenwald in 1760.
  • 1760 Knitting
    KNITTING, Mittenwald, 1760.
  • 1760 Knitting, Philip
    KNITTING, PHILIP, Mittenwald, 1760.
  • 1760 Knitting, Philipp
    Knitting, Philipp. Was working in Mittenwald in 1760.
  • 1760 Kriner, Mathias
    Kriner, Mathias. — Mittenwald. 1760. 1764.
  • 1760 Lipp, Julius August
    Lipp, Julius August. — Mittenwald. 1760.
  • 1760 Rieger, Georg
    Rieger, Georg. — Mittenwald. 1760. 1791.
  • 1760 Rieger, Mathias
    Rieger, Mathias. — Mittenwald. 1760. 1767.
  • 1760 Seiz, Franz
    Seiz, Franz. — Mittenwald. 1760. 1768.
  • born 1761 Klotz, Josef Anton
    Klotz, Josef Anton. — Mittenwald. Geb. 22. Jan. 1761.
  • 1761 Poller, Johann
    Poller, Johann. — Mittenwald. 1761. 1769.
  • born 1761 Seiz, Franz Xaver
    Seiz, Franz Xaver. — Mittenwald. Geb. 12. Febr. 1761. 1799.
  • 1762 to 1825 Klotz, Sebastian II.
    KLOTZ (Sebastian II.) — Mittenwald 1762-1825. Son of Ægidius II and grandson of Sebastian I. His excellent work is of the same order as that of …
  • born 1762 Lipp, Benedict
    Lipp, Benedict. — Mittenwald. Geb. 22. März 1762 in Mittenwald, † ?.
  • born 1762 Neuner, Mathäus
    Neuner, Mathäus. — Mittenwald. Geb. 12. Sept. 1762
  • 1762 Schandl, Johann
    Schandl, Johann. — Mittenwald. 1762. 1763.
  • born 1764 Fichtl, Alois Mathias
    Fichtl, Alois Mathias. — Mittenwald. Geb. 1764. 1810
  • born 1764 Rieger, Johann Nikolaus
    Rieger, Johann Nikolaus. — Mittenwald. Geb. 29. Jan. 1764.
  • 1765 Simman, Johann Michael
    Simman, Johann Michael. — Mittenwald. 1765.
  • born 1766 Rieger, Caspar
    Rieger, Caspar. — Mittenwald. Geb. 7. Jan. 1766. 1790.
  • 1766 Seiz, Joseph
    Seiz, Joseph. — Mittenwald. 1766. 1767.
  • born 1767 Sailer, Anton
    Sailer (Seiler), Anton. — Mittenwald. Geb. 11. Juni 1767, lebte noch 1840.
  • born 1767 Seiz, Martin
    Seiz, Martin. — Mittenwald. Geb. 28. Dec. 1767. 1800.
  • born 1768 Rieger, Mathias Alois
    Rieger, Mathias Alois. — Mittenwald. Geb. 14. Sept. 1768.
  • born 1768 Rieger, Philipp Jacob
    Rieger, Philipp Jacob. — Mittenwald. Geb. 1. Mai 1768. 1801.
  • born 1768 Seiz, Johann Georg
    Seiz, Johann Georg. — Mittenwald. Geb. 26. Febr. 1768.
  • born 1768 Zwerger, Blasius
    Zwerger, Blasius. — Mittenwald. Geb. 3. Febr. 1768.
  • 1768 Zwerger, Ignaz
    Zwerger, Ignaz. — Mittenwald, Neuburg a./D. 1768. 1770.
  • about 1770 Boller, Michael
    BOLLER, MICHAEL, Mittenwald, about 1770.
  • 1770 to 1800 Hornsteiner, Mathias
    HORNSTEINER (Hornstainer), Mathias. Maker in Mittenwald, 1770-1800; better than Joseph.
  • 1770 to 1800 Mathias, Hornsteiner
    HORNSTEINER (Hornstainer), Mathias. Maker in Mittenwald, 1770-1800; better than Joseph.
  • 1770 to 1800 Mathias, Hornsteiner
    Hornsteiner (Hornstainer), Mathias. A maker in Mittenwald about 1770-1800. His instruments were better made than those of Joseph Hornsteiner. Label: "Mathias Hornsteiner der Geigenmacher in Mittenwald, 1770."
  • 1770 to 1800 Mathias, Hornsteiner
    Hornsteiner (Hornstainer), Mathias. A maker in Mittenwald about 1770-1800. His instruments were better made than those of Joseph Hornsteiner. Label: "Mathias Hornsteiner der Geigenmacher in Mittenwald, 1770."
  • about 1770 Witting, Johann-Georges
    WITTING (Johann-Georges) — Mittenwald circa 1770. Dark yellow varnish. Klotz model.
  • 1771 Seiz, Johannes
    Seiz (Seitz), Johannes. — Mittenwald. 1771
  • 1772 to 1798 Aachner, Philipp
    Aachner, Philipp. A maker in Mittenwald in 1772. His instruments have brown varnish.
  • 1772 Aachner, Philippe
    AACHNER (PHILIPPE). — Mittenwald 1772.
  • 1772 Wambsler, Michael
    Wambsler, Michael. — Mittenwald. 1772.
  • 1774 Klotz, Joseph
    KLOTZ, Joseph, brother of George Klotz. Mittenwald, 1774. Also followed the Stainer pattern.
  • 1775 Lidl, Johannes
    Lidl, Johannes. — Mittenwald. 1775
  • about 1775 Witting, Johann
    WITTING, Johann, Georg. Mittenwald, about 1775; his instruments are well made; dark varnish.
  • 1779 to 1821 Kriner, Simon
    Kriner, Simon. — Mittenwald. Geb. 1779 oder 1781, † 1821
  • 1779 Poller, Korbinian
    Poller (Boller), Korbinian. — Mittenwald. 1779.
  • about 1780 Achner, Philippe
    ACHNER (Philippe) — Mittenwald circa 1780. Klotz School. Brown varnish, refined but weak tone.
  • 1780 Horenstainer, Antonius
    HORENSTAINER (Antonius) — Mittenwald towards 1780. Charming make. Brown varnish.
  • 1780 Horenstainer, Matthias
    HORENSTAINER (Matthias) — Mittenwald towards 1780. No 19.
  • about 1780 Michael, Boller
    BOLLER (Michael) — Mittenwald circa 1780. Pupil of Klotz whose manner he recalls. No 228.
  • 1780 Michael, Boller
    Michael Boller, Geigenmacher in Mittenwald an der Iller. 1780
  • 1780 Rieger, Anton
    Rieger, Anton. — Mittenwald. 1780
  • 1783 Poller, Ulrich
    Poller, Ulrich. — Mittenwald. 1783.
  • 1784 to 1876 Wörnle, Christoph
    Wörnle, Christoph. — Mittenwald. Geb. 1784, † 1876
  • 1785 to 1795 Joseph, Kriner
    KRINER, Joseph. Mittenwald, 1785–95.
  • 1785 to 1795 Kriner, Joseph
    Kriner, Joseph. A maker in Mittenwald about 1785-95.
  • 1786 Joseph, Kriner
    KRINER, Joseph, Mittenwald, 1786.
  • 1786 Joseph, Kriner
    KRINER, Joseph, Mittenwald, 1786.
  • 1786 to 1791 Kriner, J.
    Kriner, J., Mittenwald—1786-91.
  • 1786 Simon, Johann Baptist
    Simon, Johann Baptist. — Mittenwald. 1786
  • 1786 Stöß, Andreas
    Stöß, Andreas. — Mittenwald. 1786
  • 1787 to 1835 Klotz, Anton Joseph
    Klotz, Anton Joseph. — Mittenwald. Geb. 12. Juni 1787, † 1835
  • 1788 Suittner, Joseph
    Suittner, Joseph. — Mittenwald. 1788
  • 1788 Witting, Joseph
    Witting, Joseph. — Mittenwald. 1788. 1795
  • 1789 Achner, Thomas
    Achner, Thomas. — Mittenwald. 1789
  • 1790 Fürst, Georg
    Fürst, Georg. — Mittenwald. 1790. 1810
  • about 1790 Joseph, Kriner
    KRINER (Joseph) — Mittenwald circa 1790. Current make of the Klotz School. Family numbering no less than sixteen members whose work is below the average in quality. Large pattern. Brown varnish. No 484.
  • 1790 Knitl, Joseph
    Knittle (Knitl), Joseph. A maker in Mittenwald in 1790.
  • 1790 Knittle, Joseph
    Knittle (Knitl), Joseph. A maker in Mittenwald in 1790.
  • 1790 Wackerl, Joseph
    Wackerl (Wackherle), Joseph. — Mittenwald. 1790
  • 1791 Knittle, J.
    Knittle, J., Mittenwald—1791.
  • 1791 Seiz, Nikolaus I.
    Seiz (Seitz), Nikolaus I. — Mittenwald. 1791. 1799
  • 1792 Karner, Georg
    Karner, Georg. — Mittenwald. 1792. 1797
  • 1792 Stangel, Alois
    Stangel, Alois. — Mittenwald. 1792.
  • 1796 Michael, Boller
    Michael Boller, Geigenmacher in Mittenwald an der Ifer. 1796
  • 1796 Rösch, Andreas
    Rösch, Andreas. — Mittenwald. 1796
  • born 1799 Neuner, Mathias III
    Neuner, Mathias III. — Mittenwald. Geb. 5. Aug. 1799

1800s

1900s

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  • no year Fürst, Thomas
    Fürst, Thomas. — Mittenwald. Gegenwart.
  • no year Joseph, Kriner
    Joseph Kriner, Geigenmacher in Mittenwald an der Iser.
  • no year Klotz, Joseph II.
    Klotz, Joseph II. — Mittenwald. Geb. im letzten Drittel des 18. Jahrhunderts, lebte noch 1831
  • no year Mathias, Neüner
    Mathias Neüner, Geigenmacher in Mittenwald. 1812 Nro. 94.
  • no year Poller
    POLLER.—Mittenwald; eighteenth century. A family of makers. In the labels the name is usually spelt "Boller."
  • no year Rieger, Andreas II (»Anderl«)
    Rieger, Andreas II (»Anderl«). — Mittenwald.
  • no year Seiz Or Seitz
    SEIZ OR SEITZ.—Mittenwald; eighteenth century. There were a large number of the name. Many of the instruments are of a useful type and have a good tone.
  • no year Simman, Georg
    Simman, Georg. — Mittenwald. XVIII. Jahrh.
  • no year Simman, Johann
    Simman, Johann Michael, late 18th century German violin maker, who worked at Mittenwald. His instruments are not well known, but are the equal, in both workmanship and tonal quality, of the finest violins of the more famous Klotz.

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