Kaspar (II) Hornsteiner
Mittenwald, 1778–1857
Son and pupil of Anton Hornsteiner, above. Active in Seefeld from 1807 and Volderwald c.1835. Amatisé outline with Klotz-style arching; some later work with more appropriate improved arch known as ‘Kreuzhäusel-violins’. Rather ugly scroll with large eye. Thin yellow varnish. — John Dilworth
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HORNSTEINER, Kasper (II) Born 1778 Mittenwald Germany, died 1857 Volderwald Austria. Son and pupil of Anton Hornsteiner, above. Active in Seefeld from 1807 and Volderwald c.1835. Amatisé outline with Klotz-style arching; some later work with more appropriate improved arch known as ‘Kreuzhäusel-violins’. Rather ugly scroll with large eye. Thin yellow varnish. Manuscript label: Kaspar Hornsteiner / in Seefeld / Geigenmacher 1818
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