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Johann Georg (I) Psenner

Bolzano, 1680–1762

Settled in Innsbruck from 1722, after military service. Obtained his licence as a luthier 1753. Lutes, viols, and violins recorded. Very fine workmanship. High reputation but few instruments known. Joan. Georg Psenner, Lauten- / Geigen- und Saitenmacher in Inns / bruck. An. 1737 — John Dilworth
Worked Bolzano
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John Dilworth+

PSENNER, Johann Georg (I) Born 1680 Bolzano Italy, died 1762 Innsbruck Austria. Settled in Innsbruck from 1722, after military service. Obtained his licence as a luthier 1753. Lutes, viols, and violins recorded. Very fine workmanship. High reputation but few instruments known. Joan. Georg Psenner, Lauten- / Geigen- und Saitenmacher in Inns / bruck. An. 1737

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