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Johann Andreas (I) Dorffel

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John Dilworth

DÖRFFEL, Johann (Hans) Andreas (I) Worked circa. 1718-1769 Klingenthal Germany. The best maker of this family. Large model, arching not too exaggerated. Well-finished work, neat scrolls, and good golden brown varnish. Violas very useful size and worthy instruments. Also known for richly ornamented viola d’amores. Hans Andreas Dörfler / violin macher in Klingenthal / Anno 17.. Johann Andreas Doerffel Violin und / Lautenmacher in Klingenthal. 1755

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