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Johann Georg Melzl

Munich, worked 1830–1843

Worked in Munich before taking over the business of G. A. Thumhardt in Straubing in 1830. Stradivari-derived model. Mediocre work with red-brown varnish. Also made guitars. Georg Melzl / Saiten-lnstrumentenmacher / in Straubing 1842 Joh. Georg Melzl / Guitarren- und Geigenmacher / in Straubing / 183\u{2026} — John Dilworth

Worked Munich
Made Violin

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£1,980

3 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin1855March 1999£632
Violin1846November 1992£1,980
Violin1834November 1987£352

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

MELZL, Johann Georg Worked circa. 1830-1843 Straubing Germany. Worked in Munich before taking over the business of G. A. Thumhardt in Straubing in 1830. Stradivari-derived model. Mediocre work with red-brown varnish. Also made guitars. Georg Melzl / Saiten-lnstrumentenmacher / in Straubing 1842 Joh. Georg Melzl / Guitarren- und Geigenmacher / in Straubing / 1831

Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+

Vermuthlich ein Schüler , wahrscheinlich ein Gehilfe von G. Alois Thumbardt,
dessen Nachfolger er im Jahre 1831 wurde.

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