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A catalogue of the Lyon & Healy collection of rare old violins, violas …, 1916
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1RARE OLD VIOLAS
3ANTONIUS AND HIERONYMUS AMATI, CREMONA, 1619
4Number 2559. This magnificent specimen was brought to England toward the end of the 18th century by Giordini, a celebrated Italian musician, who sold it to Lord Aylesford, an enthusiastic amateur and collector. It was purchased by Hill, the elder, from Lord Aylesford's grandson. Our connoisseur secured the instrument for our collection several years ago, and at that time we disposed of it to complete a quartet of fine instruments in the possession of an American amateur. At his death the viola again came into our possession.
5The model is very beautifully developed and of graceful outline. The wood throughout is of the choicest selection. The back is of two pieces of handsome curly maple. The top of spruce of fine grain. The varnish is of a dark amber color. The instrument is in a splendid state of preservation, and possesses a large tone of very sympathetic quality. An ideal quartet instrument.
6Price: $3,000
8DANIEL ACHALEUS STADELMANN, VIENNA, 1730
9Number 3467. Medium model. Orange red varnish. The top is of medium grain spruce and the back of rather plain maple. Splendid state of preservation. Excellent tone.
10Price: $200
12VIOLA D'AMOUR
13Number 4619. This is an excellent specimen of old Tyrolian work of the period of 1670-80. It is in a splendid state of preservation and possesses a very mellow, rich, sympathetic tone. The varnish is of a rich brown color and a plentiful supply remains. The back is flat and formed by two pieces of curly maple joined at the center. The top is of spruce of medium grain.
14Price: $200
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