Gustav Fassauer Ferron

Hamburg, 1875–1951

Studied with Oswald Schaller and emigrated to the USA 1895. Associated with Kroeplin in Chicago 1908-1927. Moved to Pasadena, California1933. Subsequently retired to Altadena, California. Guarneri model with shaded orange-brown varnish. About 80 instruments recorded. Bows imported form Europe, brand\u{2026} — John Dilworth

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FERRON, Gustav Fassauer Born 1875 Hamburg Germany, died 1951 Altadena, California USA. Studied with Oswald Schaller and emigrated to the USA 1895. Associated with Kroeplin in Chicago 1908-1927. Moved to Pasadena, California1933. Subsequently retired to Altadena, California. Guarneri model with shaded orange-brown varnish. About 80 instruments recorded. Bows imported form Europe, branded: ‘FERRON & KROEPLIN’ Cremonea / Fassauer Ferron / Violin Maker Chicago. Ill. 1926 Fassauer Ferron / Fecit. Chicago [Wenberg]

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