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Johann SCHMIT

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John Dilworth

SCHMIT, Johann Born 1776 Pila, died 1853 Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad) Czech Republic. Violinist. Amateur luthier from c.1819. Retired from music in 1835 to make instruments. Completed 250 violins. Favourably mentioned by Paganini. Musicus Schmit / in Carlsbad, 1825

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