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62 makers. The earliest year printed is 1814, the latest 1924.

Every maker here has New York in a printed line.

1800s

1814 Gemunder, August Martin Ludwig
Gemunder, August Martin Ludwig, New York City. Was born in Ingelfingin, Wurtemberg, Germany, March 22, 1814. He came to the United States in 1846. His …
1814 to 1895 Gemünder, August
Gemün'der, August, celebrated violin-maker; b. Ingelfingen, Württemberg, Mar. 22, 1814; d. New York, Sept. 7, 1895. In 1846, he emigrated to Springfield, Mass., and …
1816 to 1899 Gemunder, George
Boston, from soon after the 1847 arrival until about 1851 — the business there “was not remunerative” — then New York: “Mr. Gemunder has remained in New York ever since,” still at work there when the sketch went to press in 1889.
1827 to 1887 Miremont, Claude Augustin
Miremont, Claude Augustin. — New-York. Paris. Geb. 1827 in Mirecourt, † in Pontorson Ende 1887.
1830 to 1890 Konig, Hermann
KONIG (Hermann) — New-York 1830-1890. A German who established himself in 1857. His work is a proof that he effected sound studies and his instruments are deservedly appreciated.
1830 to 1890 König, Hermann J.
König, Hermann J. — New York. Geb. in Schöneck 1830, † 16. März 1890 in New York
born 1838 Kriner, Lorenz
KRINER (Lorenz) — New-York. Originally from Landshut (Germany) where he was born in 1838. A German maker who was first established in Stuttgart and thence went to America towards 1878. His work is good. Branded.
1851 Gemuender
GEMUENDER (Georg). German violin-maker, B. Ingelfingeu, Wurtemburg. Resided in London, 1851. Now living in New York. Noted for his imitations of the old Italian violins, and for having discovered several of the lost processes of varnish-making, etc.
born 1860 Knopf, Henry Richard
Knopf, Henry Richard. — New-York. Geb. 5. Dec. 1860 in Markneukirchen.
1862 Hulskamp, G. H.
Hulskamp, G. H. — New-York. 1862.
1866 Reichenbacher, Johannes
“ESTABLISHED 1866 / JOHANNES REICHENBACHER / PATENTEE of the CELEBRATED / ‘Reichenbacher Violin Sound Improvement’ / High Class Violins Made to Order / Repairing of Rare and Valuable Violins / Dealer in Old and Rare Violins and Bows / 309 EAST 9TH STREET / Near 2nd Avenue, New York.”
1881 Mollenhauer, E. R.
Mollenhauer, E. R. — New York. 1881
1884 York, Dec
York, Dec. 13, 1884. Studied under Hilf, Ysaÿe and Wilhelmj. In 1905 appeared as soloist with the Queen's Hall orchestra, and in Leipzig, Berlin and Vienna. Returned to the United States in 1907 as soloist and concertmaster with well-known orchestras in New York where he now resides.
1887 Freeman, Jay C.
Freeman, Jay C., New York City. Was born in Chicago, Ill., and apprenticed in 1887 to August Heck, violin maker, under whom he worked until March 1889, making his first violin in 1888. In addition to being a…
1887 Uhlen, Nicolaus
Uhlen (Ulen), Nicolaus, G. — New York, Chicago. 1887. 1900
1887 Uhlen, Nicolaus G.
Uhlen (Ulen), Nicolaus G. — New-York, Chicago. 1887. 1900.
1890 König, Moritz
König, Moritz. — New York. 1890. 1900

1900s

died 1900 Gläsel, August
Gläsel, August. † 14. Oct. 1900 in New-York.
died 1911 Friedrich, Founded
Founded 1883 by the renowned violin maker, John Friedrich, appraiser for United States Government, who learned the trade with Schonger, of Kassel; Moeckel, of Berlin; Hammig, of Leipzig, and others. After working in several large German centers he came to New York in 1883, where he was shortly joined by his brother William (died 1911). Exhibited 1893 at World's Columbian Exposition and 1904 at St. Louis Exposition, receiving highest awards. In 1894 Ernest N. Doring, Jr., and in 1911 W. J. Friedrich became active in the business. The firm specializes in rare old violins of undoubted authenticity, and this department includes full assortment of cheaper old violins, as well as a full line of new French and German instruments of all grades. Large staff employed in the repair department.
1914 Young, Dr. Geo
Young, Dr. Geo. — New York. 1914
1916 to 1924 Barrow, John
Barrow, John m.r.d. 1250 Lexington Ave., New York City
listed 1916 Becker Novelty Co.
mfg. — New York City, 909 Tremont St. Becker Chin Rest, Shoulder Rest, Pegs, Mutes. Manufacturer of Becker chin rests, shoulder rests, pegs and mutes.
listed 1916 Blakeney, William
rosin — New York City, 8 Morningside Ave. Manufacturer of the Blakeney Tone Rosin for violins and cello.
listed 1916 Bruckner, Franz, Mfg. Co.
imp. — New York City, 105-07 E. 29th St. Manufacturers and importers' agents; musical instruments, strings, etc.
listed 1916 Bruno, C., & Son, Inc.
wh.imp. — New York City, 351 4th Ave. Importers and dealers (wholesale only) in musical instruments, old and new violins and bows. Modern repair department also maintained. Bruno artist violins, Heberlein Sachsen violins, etc.
listed 1916 Buegeleisen & Jacobsen
imp.wh. — New York City, 113 University Pl. Importers and dealers (wholesale only) in musical merchandise, violin supplies trade.
listed 1916 Gemunder, August, & Sons
m.r.imp. — New York City, 141 W. 42nd St. Incorporated. President, August Gemunder, nephew of George Gemunder. Makers and repairers, dealers in accessories, importers.
listed 1916 Italian Musical String Co.
imp.mfg.wh. — New York City, 4 St. Mark's Pl. Manufacturers, importers, wholesale dealers in all kinds of gut strings. Successors to Ruffini, Conti & Co. Manufacturers of 'Artisto,' 'Metro' and 'Cardinal' violin, viola, cello, bass and harp strings. Established 1908. Factories in United States and Italy.
listed 1916 Kaplan, Ladislav
m. — New York City.
listed 1916 Knopf, H. R.
m.r.d. — New York City, 127 W. 42nd St. Violin and bow maker, importer and dealer, wholesale and retail, in old and new Italian, French and German violins, violas and cellos, strings, cases and all accessories. Large collection of old instruments.
listed 1916 König, Herrmann
m. — New York City. Deceased. Pupil of Wilhelm Neumarker.
listed 1916 Schroeder, J. G.
m.r.d. — New York City, 9 E. 42nd St. Maker, repairer, appraiser and dealer in old and new violins and cellos; strings, bows and all accessories. For years consulting expert for old master violins at Custom House, New York.
listed 1916 Simson & Frey, Inc.
imp.wh.d. — New York City, 320 5th Ave. Importers and wholesale dealers only in stringed, band, and woodwind instruments, gut and wound strings, rosin, violin bows, etc. Sole agents for several leading European mfg. firms.
listed 1916 Voit, William
m.r.d. — New York City, 222 E. 83rd St. Maker, repairer, importer and dealer in violins, etc. Manufacturer of covered strings; born in Germany. Came to United States in 1906. Engaged with Carl Fischer until 1909, when established independently.
listed 1916 Winterle, Max
r.d. — New York City, 156 E. 86th St. Dealer; artistic repairing a specialty. Fine old violins constantly on hand.
listed 1924 Doring, Ernest N., Jr.
Doring, Ernest N., Jr. d. 279 5th Ave., New York City
listed 1924 Drum, L.
Drum, L. m. 140 E. 34th St., New York City
listed 1924 Hamerschlag, Louis
41 Union Square West, New York City. Importers and Jobbers. “Everything Musical” and their accessories.
listed 1924 Hansmann Importing Co.
imp.jobber. 39 Union Square, New York City. Bow hair and rosin accessories.
listed 1924 Koenig, Herman
Koenig, Herman m. (deceased) Formerly of New York City
listed 1924 Longiaru, Giovanni
Longiaru, Giovanni m.r. 1545 Broadway, New York City
listed 1924 New England Musical Instr. Trading Co.
123 E. 23rd St., New York City.
listed 1924 Pfeiffer, S.
r.d. 112 W. 48th St., New York City.
listed 1924 Pohs Company
violin cases. 98 5th Ave., New York City.
listed 1924 Posner, Nathan E.
d. 1552 Minford Pl., New York City.
listed 1924 Ritz Import & Export Company
imp.d. 140 W. 22nd St., New York City, N. Y.
listed 1924 Rockwell, David B.
m.r.d. New York City, N. Y. American maker, repairer and dealer. Connected with trade over forty years. Follows old Italian models, uses own varnish.
listed 1924 Rothwell
m.r. c/o Taylors Inc., 23 Water St., New York City.
listed 1924 Rueffer, A.
d. 109 1st Ave., New York City.
listed 1924 Selmer, H. and A.
m.r.d.imp. 117-119 West 46th St., New York City.

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no year August Gemünder & sons
Gemünder, August & Sons. — New-York.
no year Gemunder, August Martin
Gemunder, August Martin, New York City. Is the son of August Gemunder and received his instruction in the art of violin making from his father. …
no year Herman, Fred.
HERMAN (Fred.) — New-York (1573, 3rd. Ave). Contemporary maker.
no year Horvath
Horvath, Julius D., New York City.
no year Levitt, B V
LEVITT (B.-V.) — New-York (145 W. 41 st. St.). Contemporary violin and bow maker.
no year Martin, C.
Martin, C. — New York
no year Meisel, C. L.
wh.d.imp.mfg.r. — New York City, 4 St. Mark's Place. Importer, manufacturing and wholesale dealer in musical instruments, old and new violins, cellos, violas, basses, strings, accessories and musical merchandise. Established in New York since 1878. The Meisel family figures in history of violin making since 18th century. Repair department in charge of experts. Nearly every European maker and dealer of note is known personally to head of firm and many choice instruments have reached the United States through the firm.
no year Miss, Cecie
— Miss Cecie. A Dictionary of Violin-makers. Compiled from the best authorities. London and New-York, Novello Ewer & Co. 8º. 102 S.
no year Mollenhauer, Edward R.
MOLLENHAUER, EDWARD R., a violin-maker, established in New York in the latter half of the 19th century, who introduced an 'improvement' in violin construction …
no year Siebenhüner, Antor
Siebenhüner, Antor. — New York, Zürich.
no year Tubbs, Edward
bows — New York City. Youngest of the sons of the famous English bow maker of the latter 18th and beginning 19th century. Almost seventy years' experience as bow maker and old violin repairer in London and New York.
no year Wilkanowski, William
Brooklyn, New York.

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