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Abbreviation
J Scherer
Surname
Scherer
Given Name
Johannes, Jr.
Dates
1664–1722
Provenance
Butzbach, Hesse, Germany
Notes
Johannes Scherer Jr (b Butzbach, 1664; d Butzbach 1722) was active as an instrument maker from 1711 until his death. He made recorders, transverse flutes and bassoons. Father of Georg Heinrich Scherer (1703-1778) who took over the business at the age of 19.
Maker's marks: I·SCHERER (scrolled) / (Brabant lion); SCHERER / (Brabant lion)
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