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Josef (I) Metelka

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John Dilworth

METELKA, Josef (I) Born 1842, died 1880 Paseky Czech Republic. Son of Venceslav Metelka, below. Worked for Schweitzer in Budapest and Zach in Vienna. Chiefly known as a repairer and restorer. Not a prolific maker. Known instruments show fine finishing and accurate workmanship. Assisted by his daughter Johanna, above. Josef syn Venceslava Metelky / Opravil v Pasekách pod Krkonosi 18..

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