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    Peter Hornsteiner

    Mittenwald, worked 1789

    Very precise workmanship; fairly large volute to the scroll. Some very fine varnish, others dark and opaque. Manuscript label: Peter Hornsteiner / geigen macher in / Mittenwald an der Isaar 1820 [Hamma] — John Dilworth

    Worked Mittenwald
    Made Violin
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    Auction Price History

    Highest auction price

    £1,446
    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    Violin35.7 cm 1790 c. Attributed to—October 2008£1,446

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    John Dilworth+

    HORNSTEINER, Peter Worked circa. 1789 Mittenwald Germany. Very precise workmanship; fairly large volute to the scroll. Some very fine varnish, others dark and opaque. Manuscript label: Peter Hornsteiner / geigen macher in / Mittenwald an der Isaar 1820 [Hamma]

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