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Max Schaffner

b. 1870

Violin and bow maker. Pupil of C. Dreier. Established independently in Markneukirchen from 1896. Moved to Hamburg 1906. Fine violins on classical models. Bows on French patterns, branded: SCHAFFNER — John Dilworth

Made Violin Bow
Taught by C. Dreier

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£805

2 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin BowS/E 56 g.March 1995£805
Violin BowS/E 57 g.October 1989£228

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

SCHAFFNER, Max Born 1870 Markneukirchen Germany. Violin and bow maker. Pupil of C. Dreier. Established independently in Markneukirchen from 1896. Moved to Hamburg 1906. Fine violins on classical models. Bows on French patterns, branded: SCHAFFNER

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