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A catalogue of the Lyon & Healy collection of rare old violins, violas …, 1916
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1RARE OLD VIOLINS
3JEAN BAPTISTE VUILLAUME, PARIS
4Number 4693. One of his finest instruments, formerly in the possession of a celebrated soloist and teacher. A splendid concert violin. Large Stradivarius model, beautiful wood throughout. Ruby red varnish. First class preservation.
5Price: $800
7JOHANNES FLORENTIUS GUIDANTES, BONONIAE, 1736
8Number 4690. Good large pattern, fine state of preservation. Large, sweet, mellow tone, very responsive and well balanced. It is a very handsome instrument, the back and sides being particularly so. The top is of very fine straight grain spruce. The varnish is of an orange brown color. The instrument is in an excellent state of preservation.
9Price: $750
11TOMASSO EBERLE, NAPLES, 1760
12Number 4637. Tomasso Eberle was one of the greatest Neapolitan makers and his work closely approaches that of the very best of the Gaglianos.
13This instrument is built on a large Stradivarius model. The wood throughout is of splendid quality and very handsome. It is in a perfect state of preservation and has a very large, brilliant, far-carrying tone. An excellent concert instrument.
14Price: $750
16AMATI TYPE, ABOUT 1670-80
17Number 4709. A splendid example of Italian workmanship. The wood throughout is of the choicest quality. This violin possesses a tone of rare sweetness, combined with ample power for solo work. It is an ideal instrument for a lady's use or for a player with small hand. The varnish is of a brownish yellow shade. The back and scroll we attribute to the celebrated maker Cappa.
18Price: $700
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