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    John Pfaff

    Bavaria, 1817–1886

    Flute maker established in Philadelphia. Also made a number of violins. Broad model with opaque brown varnish and local materials. Branded internally. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth
    Worked Bavaria
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    Auction Price History

    Highest auction price

    £1,152

    1 results

    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    ViolinLabelled John Pfaff, Phila, 1877, branded to the inside back Lot 174TarisioFebruary 2014£1,152est. $ 600-900

    Biographies

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    John Dilworth+

    PFAFF, John Born 1817 Germany, died 1886 Philadelphia USA. Flute maker established in Philadelphia. Also made a number of violins. Broad model with opaque brown varnish and local materials. Branded internally. [Wenberg]

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