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A catalogue of the Lyon & Healy collection of rare old violins, violas …, 1916
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1RARE OLD VIOLINS
3JANUARIUS GAGLIANO, NAPLES, 1749
4Number 4625. This is one of those extraordinary specimens we meet with occasionally which is noteworthy as being far above the average of violins bearing the name of this maker. In workmanship, wood selection, and varnish, it is superb; in preservation, nothing could be finer. It possesses a tone of great brilliancy, richness, and power, and in every way is a concert instrument of very unusual qualities. It responds easily and the player feels that he can place the greatest dependence in it; experienced violinists will appreciate our meaning.
5We strongly recommend it to any one desirous of owning a real fine Italian instrument at a modest figure. (Plate VIII.)
6Price: $2,500
8NICOLAS LUPOT, PARIS, 1813
9Number 4288. An extraordinarily fine specimen of this great master's work. Large Stradivarius pattern; flat model; exquisite wood throughout. Back is formed of one piece of maple, having a broad figure extending slightly downward from left to right, which is matched by the sides; the top is of spruce of the choicest selection and of straight, even grain. The instrument is without crack or blemish and one of the choicest examples of Lupot's work we have seen. It possesses a tone of extraordinary power and brilliancy, and is a splendid concert instrument.
10Price: $2,500
12NICOLAS GAGLIANO, NAPLES, 1776
13Number 4689. A stunning specimen. The model is Stradivari's largest and broadest, such as he used from 1722 to 1726, and is built on noble lines. The materials used are of the finest selection. Rarely, in violins of Naples, does one find an instrument so beautiful in wood and varnish as this. The back and sides are of very handsome curly maple. The top is of spruce of very fine, straight, even grain. The instrument is without crack or blemish of any kind. The tone is very robust, at the
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