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Joseph Seitz

worked 1763–1790

One of the better makers of the Seitz family. Characteristic Klotz model with rounded outline and flat arch. Neatly executed. Well-cut and concentric scroll. Thin dark varnish. Vannes cites a particularly fine viola of 1790. — John Dilworth

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John Dilworth+

Joseph Worked circa. 1763-1790. One of the better makers of the Seitz family. Characteristic Klotz model with rounded outline and flat arch. Neatly executed. Well-cut and concentric scroll. Thin dark varnish. Vannes cites a particularly fine viola of 1790.

Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+

Vielleicht der beste Geigenmacher aus seiner Familie. Er arbeitete sauber nach dem Klotz-Modell und soll viel für die sogenannten Verleger gemacht haben.

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