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    Giovanni Ricordi

    1785–1853

    Founded the renowned music publishing firm in Milan. Dealer in musical instruments. Various examples found with his label, but not a luthier himself. Giovanni Ricordi / Milano — John Dilworth
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    John Dilworth+

    RICORDI, Giovanni Born 1785, died 1853 Milan Italy. Founded the renowned music publishing firm in Milan. Dealer in musical instruments. Various examples found with his label, but not a luthier himself. Giovanni Ricordi / Milano

    Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+

    Eine Geige ohne Datum mit der Inschrift: »Giovanni Ricordi Milano« befindet sich im Mathias-Dom zu Ofen (Budapest). Der Zettel deutet wohl den Verkäufer (Musikallenhändler), nicht aber den Verfertiger an.

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