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Thomas (III) Edlinger

Augsburg, 1662–1729

1729 Prague Czech Republic. Son and pupil of Thomas Edlinger (II), above. Worked in Augsburg until 1691. Active in Prague from 1692 when he was granted the Freedom of the City. Most prolific maker of violins of this family. Fine work on a more recognisably Stainer model than his father. Golden-yello\u{2026} — John Dilworth

Worked Augsburg
Made Viola
Taught by Thomas Edlinger
Family Son of Thomas Edlinger

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£2,420
Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Viola41.9 cm 1700 c.November 1989£2,420

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

EDLINGER, Thomas (III) Born 1662 Augsburg Germany, d. 1729 Prague Czech Republic. Son and pupil of Thomas Edlinger (II), above. Worked in Augsburg until 1691. Active in Prague from 1692 when he was granted the Freedom of the City. Most prolific maker of violins of this family. Fine work on a more recognisably Stainer model than his father. Golden-yellow varnish. Thomas Edlinger / Lauten und Geigenmacher in Augsburg 1691 Thomas Edlinger / Lauten und geigenmacher in Prag.1719 [Bletschacher]

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