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    William H. Zeswitz

    b. 1895

    ZESWITZ, William H. Born 1895 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA. Pupil and assistant of his brother-in-law, William Moennig for 15 years. Established independently in Reading, Pennsylvania 1927. Generally Guarneri models, but some Stradivari copies. 25 completed. Red-brown varnish and fine materials. — John Dilworth
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    ZESWITZ, William H. Born 1895 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA. Pupil and assistant of his brother-in-law, William Moennig for 15 years. Established independently in Reading, Pennsylvania 1927. Generally Guarneri models, but some Stradivari copies. 25 completed. Red-brown varnish and fine materials. Handmade, workmanship and material guaranteed / William Zeswitz / Reading. Penna. / No.22 Anno1927

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