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    Altimira

    Barcelona, worked 1840–1880

    Worked 1840-1880 Barcelona Spain Employed Etienne Marie Breton of Mirecourt who was probably responsible for the majority of the work bearing Altimira’s label. Very fine craftsmanship on Cremonese models with golden-yellow varnish. Branded internally. Printed label: No.. / Fab. c.. — John Dilworth
    Worked Barcelona
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    John Dilworth+

    ALTIMIRA Worked 1840-1880 Barcelona Spain Employed Etienne Marie Breton of Mirecourt who was probably responsible for the majority of the work bearing Altimira’s label. Very fine craftsmanship on Cremonese models with golden-yellow varnish. Branded internally. Printed label: No.. / Fab. c.. de Altimira Plazuela de Sn. Fran.co. / Barcelona Ano. 18..

    Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+

    Musikinstrumentenfabrikant. Seiner Geigenbau-Werkstatt stand Etienne Maire-Breton vor, als dessen Arbeit daher die Violinen Altimira’s betrachtet werden müssen.

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