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Anton (II) Fischer

Vienna, 1794–1879

Born 1794, died 1879 Vienna Austria Various models; quite Italianate but lacking a little in overall finish. Awkwardly tight curves at either end of the centre bouts. Stradivarian soundholes with slightly undersized circles. Sturdy head with very constricted throat. Golden-yellow varnish. — John Dilworth

Worked Vienna
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John Dilworth+

FISCHER, Anton (II) Born 1794, died 1879 Vienna Austria Various models; quite Italianate but lacking a little in overall finish. Awkwardly tight curves at either end of the centre bouts. Stradivarian soundholes with slightly undersized circles. Sturdy head with very constricted throat. Golden-yellow varnish. Guitars well appreciated. Anton Fischer / Gitarrenmacher / In der inneren Stradt. Nr. 369 / Wien. 1826 Anton Fischer / fecit Viennae, anno 1854 [Hamma]

Cecie Stainer+

1794; d. 1879. A maker in Vienna.

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