Kaspar (II) Hornsteiner

HORNSTEINER, Kasper (II) Born 1778 Mittenwald Germany, died 1857 Volderwald Austria. Son and pupil of Anton Hornsteiner, above. Active in Seefeld from 1807 and Volderwald c.1835. Amatisé outline with Klotz-style arching; some later work with more appropriate improved arch known as ‘Kreuzhäusel-violins’. Rather ugly scroll with large eye. Thin yellow varnish. Manuscript label: Kaspar Hornsteiner / in Seefeld / Geigenmacher 1818