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Franz Wilhelm Neumarker

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John Dilworth

Franz Wilhelm Born 1848 Schöneck, died 1929 Hanover Germany. Son and pupil of Ernst Wilhem Neumarker, above. Worked in Glogau, Vienna, Milan, and Berlin; finally established in Leinstrasse, Hanover 1875. Classical Italian models for violins. Personal viola pattern devised in 1882 with small lower bouts. These latter have not stood the test of time. Fine workmanship and materials. Spirit varnish of rich consistency in appropriate shades. Succeeded by his son Willy, below, Born 1883. W. Neumärker / Geigenmacher / Hannover

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