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    Hans Mann

    Naples, worked 1710–1750

    Henley suggests a maker of German origin. Poor work on Stradivari derived patterns, also lutes and guitars. Not confirmed elsewhere. A very early date for a violin maker in Naples; possibly a label taken from a lute and inserted in an anonymous violin. Hans Mann / fecit Neapoli Ao. 1732 — John Dilworth
    Worked Naples
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    John Dilworth+

    MANN, Hans Worked circa. 1710-1750 Naples Italy. Henley suggests a maker of German origin. Poor work on Stradivari derived patterns, also lutes and guitars. Not confirmed elsewhere. A very early date for a violin maker in Naples; possibly a label taken from a lute and inserted in an anonymous violin. Hans Mann / fecit Neapoli Ao. 1732

    Cecie Stainer+

    A maker in Naples about 1720-50. His instruments are rare. He followed the Stradivari and Guarneri patterns.

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