Markneukirchen School
Johann George (I) Ficker
Markneukirchen, c.1732–1772
Son and pupil of Hans Caspar Ficker, above. Admitted to violin makers guild 1760. Typical work of this family. Stainer model with yellow varnish, but not in any way distinguished. Assisted by his son, Johann Georg (II). — John Dilworth
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
Johann Georg (I) Born circa. 1732, died 1772. Son and pupil of Hans Caspar Ficker, above. Admitted to violin makers guild 1760. Typical work of this family. Stainer model with yellow varnish, but not in any way distinguished. Assisted by his son, Johann Georg (II).
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Sohn und Schüler von Hans Caspar F., ward 1752 Meister. Er diente nach
einander in der preussischen und sachsichen Armee und erscheint schliesslich
in den Urkunden als Geigenmacher und Bürger. Er starb erst 39 Jahre
7 Monate und 19 Tage alt. Seine Geigen kommen selten vor, sind aber leicht
ansprechende, vollklingende Instrumente.
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Working in Markneukirchen at the same time
Adam Martin 1739–1808
August Wilhelm (I) Glier worked 1764