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Johann Georg THUMHARDT

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THUMHARDT, Johann Georg Worked circa. 1740-1796 Amberg Germany. Presumed son of Johann Thumhardt, above. Appointed luthier to the court of Amberg. Prolific and among the better makers of his family. Long form and arching well-achieved, but detailing and finish inconsistent. Fine materials and red-brown varnish. Also made plucked instruments of various types. Johann Georg Thumhart / Lauten und Geigenmacher / in Amberg anno 1784

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