This led to a broader instrument, with a fuller outline and a lower vault, which is now the more common style. In the 1850s, he gained national attention and in 1861 was awarded a national scholarship to study with the violin makers, Enger & Son in Copenhagen.
This led to an expansion of the instrument's scope, featuring a more detailed construction and a lower storage area, which is now the typical configuration. In the 1850s, he achieved widespread recognition and was awarded a national scholarship to study with the violin craftsmen, Enger & Son in Copenhagen.