(Friedrich) Ernst Schmidt
1870–1939
1891, died 1939 Amsterdam Netherlands. Worked in ‘Amsterdamse Muziekhandel’ 1893-1897, then for K. van der Meer. Established independently in Nieuwe Spigelstraat 1904. Guarneri models. Golden-yellow varnish. Did not use his first name on his labels. Signed: ‘Ernst Schmidt’ [NGV] — John Dilworth
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SCHMIDT, (Friedrich) Ernst Born 1870 Markneukirchen Germany, Worked from c.1891, died 1939 Amsterdam Netherlands. Worked in ‘Amsterdamse Muziekhandel’ 1893-1897, then for K. van der Meer. Established independently in Nieuwe Spigelstraat 1904. Guarneri models. Golden-yellow varnish. Did not use his first name on his labels. Signed: ‘Ernst Schmidt’ [NGV]
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