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    Max Schaffner

    b. 1870

    Violin and bow maker. Pupil of C. Dreier. Established independently in Markneukirchen from 1896. Moved to Hamburg 1906. Fine violins on classical models. Bows on French patterns, branded: SCHAFFNER — John Dilworth
    Made Violin Bow
    Taught by C. Dreier
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    Auction Price History

    Highest auction price

    £805

    2 results

    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    Violin BowS/E 56 g.—March 1995£805
    Violin BowS/E 57 g.—October 1989£228

    Biographies

    The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:

    John Dilworth+

    SCHAFFNER, Max Born 1870 Markneukirchen Germany. Violin and bow maker. Pupil of C. Dreier. Established independently in Markneukirchen from 1896. Moved to Hamburg 1906. Fine violins on classical models. Bows on French patterns, branded: SCHAFFNER

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