> Does this imply that it was originally made by Jauck ? and the later > label is obviously a repair made in 1830. > Michael Thames The implication is that it was STILL USED in 1830. RT
> >> >>> description in the booklet says the instrument has two inscriptions: >>> 1. 'Joannes Jauck me Fecit Graecii Anno 17(38)' >>> 2. 'Mattheus Ignatius Bradstetter Reparavit Viennae Anno 1830' >> This is fascinating. There is an implication of active use in the evidence >> of professional repairs. I'd be curious about the provenance of this >> instrument. >> RT >> >> > >