Born about 1625. Worked at Mittenwald, 1655-1711. First member of this family to make violins. Tradition says that he learned his art from Stainer at Absam, then returned to native place and founded the school of violin manufacture there which subsequently became world famed. Instruments religiously follow the Stainer model, and all attempts to eliminate any weaknesses of it were resisted. So distinctively do they resemble the Absam maker’s work, that for a long period they practically eclipsed them in sale, and even now, through fluctations of opinion during the intervening years, they are not coldly acknowledged. Workmanship inside, and outside, it precise, definitely accurate, though not superlatively neat. Generally choice figured wood. Varnish of nice appearance, amber coloured, light brown, and a deep reddish brown, the latter being favourite. Some few experts give them a standing pre-eminence over those of Sebastian, but this opinion is not conclusive. Body length generally 35.6 cm. Well preserved specimens worth £40 (1925), but unfortunately many are damaged in one place and another, so their value frequently falls to £20, though the tone is splendidly clear and fairly powerful.
Born about 1625. Worked at Mittenwald, 1655-1711. First member of this family to make violins. Tradition says that he learned his art from Stainer at Absam, then returned to native place and founded the school of violin manufacture there which subsequently became world famed. Instruments religiously follow the Stainer model, and all attempts to eliminate any weaknesses of it were resisted. So distinctively do they resemble the Absam maker’s work, t...
Klotz (Kloz),Aegidius (1) (Egidious)
