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Josef Mathias Knilling

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John Dilworth

Josef Mathias, Worked circa. 1797-1838. Son of Anton Knilling, above. Regarded as the most sophisticated maker of the family. Somewhat oversize Stradivari model with fine red brown oil varnish and good materials. Cellos also very fine. Mathias Knilling / Geigenmacher in Mittenwald / an der Iser 1837

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