Johann Baptist Schweitzer (1790 – 1865) is considered one of the finest violin makers in Vienna. He was under the tutelage of Franz Geissenhof and started violin making in the year 1912. He moved to Budapest in 1825 teaching various violin makers such as Gabriel Lemböck. He remained in Budapest for the rest of his life
Manby Violin with Original Fretted Fingerboard made about 1920. This Violin is of the highest quality, crafted by Manby - who has workshops in Italy, London, New York, Paris, Melbourne and Sydney.
This is a French violin built by Jérôme Thibouville-Lamy in Mirecourt. It's a sought-after "Compagnon" violin, known for its antique appearance and warm, mature sound.
This is an Amati Violin Copy by Joseph Leistentritt made in Austria around 1908 with a label. Joseph Leistentritt is an Australian violin maker. Most of his works were seen during the 1900s.
This is the J.T.L. Violin made in France. JTL or Jérôme Thibouville-Lamy & Cie is a musical instrument making company in France formed by Louis Emile Jérôme Thibouville and Marguerite Hyacinthe Lamy in the 1900’s.
This beautiful violin is a French Amati Model made around 1900. Nicola Amati came from a family of luthiers and was later considered the most famous luthier in their clan.
This Hagen Weise Violin is a Guarneri model made in Germany. The images show various features of the Guarneri pattern as well as the remarkable craftmanship of Hagen Weise.