Son and pupil of Wilhelm August. Born at Markneukirchen, 1838. Worked for Carl Grimm at Berlin, 1850; went to Amsterdam; returned to birthplace 1864. Produced during these years, many violins that exhibited his naturally gifted powers of hand, and foreshadowed the fame he subsequently merited, obtained, and retained. Lived at Frankfort for two years, finally settled at Leipzig, 1875. Repairer to the Conservatoire and Gewandhais orchestra. Won medals for fine workmanship at Dresden, Milan, Halle, and London. His knowledge in the judgment of old instruments soon brought amateurs, and professionals flocking to his premises. Intellectual intercourse opened their purses too. Died 1925. Business carried on by Hermann (son) until 1924. Violins influenced by the elevated principles of the Italians, and his spirit stirring activity produced rich impressions of that style. Kept himself aloof from tampering with the wood to get prematurely old tonal quality. The fair land of posterity shone clearly in his imagination so he built his instruments accordingly. The tone of such substantially constructed violins was inevitably new, but being absolutely full and responsive, was easily subjugated under the persuasive bowing of a fine player. Produced several especially worked violas, whereon he lavished every bit of his artistic and technical powers, knowing that the actual pecuniary gain would be infinitesimal compared to the enthusiasm and time occupied. Future generations will see high prices recorded. ’Cellos also handsomely treated with accurate workmanship. Made many double-basses during the earlier period of his life. £85, 1959.
Son and pupil of Wilhelm August. Born at Markneukirchen, 1838. Worked for Carl Grimm at Berlin, 1850; went to Amsterdam; returned to birthplace 1864. Produced during these years, many violins that exhibited his naturally gifted powers of hand, and foreshadowed the fame he subsequently merited, obtained, and retained. Lived at Frankfort for two years, finally settled at Leipzig, 1875. Repairer to the Conservatoire and Gewandhais orchestra. Won medals for f...
Wilhelm Hermann(1),Hammig
