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Ludwig Barth

Munich, 1875–1934

Pupil of Fiorini 1889-1892. Worked for different employers in Cologne and Frankfurt before founding his business in Munich, ‘Munchener Geigenindustrie’, 1894. Assisted by son Robert, below. Antiqued instruments on classical models. Branded: ‘L. Barth, Munchen’ — John Dilworth

Worked Munich

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BARTH, Ludwig Born 1875, died 1934 Munich Germany. Pupil of Fiorini 1889-1892. Worked for different employers in Cologne and Frankfurt before founding his business in Munich, ‘Munchener Geigenindustrie’, 1894. Assisted by son Robert, below. Antiqued instruments on classical models. Branded: ‘L. Barth, Munchen’

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