Johann Georg Thumhardt
worked 1740–1796
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. Joh\u{2026} — John Dilworth
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John Dilworth+
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
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Den Münchner und Regensburger Geigenmachern nahestehend, ist er einer der Tüchtigsten aus seiner Familie. Er verwandte schönes Holz und braunen Lack und verstand sich gut auf den Ton. Er war viel beschäftigt, da seiner Zeit in Amberg am Hofe die Musik sehr gepflegt wurde.
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Family
Josef Thumhardt Son