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Alexander Augustovich Shvalm (Vyshnegorodsky)

worked 1880–1920

Changed his name after 1918 from Shvalm to Vyshnegorodsky. Used propolis ground. Instruments in Russian State Collection, Moscow. Label (translated): Instrument Maker of St Petersburg / Emperor’s Theatres A. A. Shvalm 1908 — John Dilworth

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SHVALM (VYSHNEGORODSKY), Alexander Augustovich Worked circa. 1880-1920 St Petersburg Russia. Changed his name after 1918 from Shvalm to Vyshnegorodsky. Used propolis ground. Instruments in Russian State Collection, Moscow. Label (translated): Instrument Maker of St Petersburg / Emperor’s Theatres A. A. Shvalm 1908

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