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A catalogue of the Lyon & Healy collection of rare old violins, violas, viloncellos, bows of rare makes, 1929
27 lines. Read by computer on 3 September 2026, twice; the two readings disagreed in places. Printed page 30. See the scan on archive.org.
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2RARE Old VIOLINS one of two readings
4Amati School, Cremona, 1670-80.
6Number 8063. Old Italian of the finest class. Choicest quality of wood throughout. The top is of fine-grained spruce. Back is formed of curly maple. The violin is of a brownish yellow and possesses a tone of rare sweetness, yet has ample volume and force for solo work. It is an ideal violin for a woman or any player with a small hand. We attribute the back and scroll to the celebrated maker, Cappa.
8Price: $1,500
10Joseph Gagliano, Naples, 1791
12Number 8107. Flat model. Back: two pieces of flamed maple with sides to match. Top: spruce of fine grain. Varnish of brownish color. The instrument is in an excellent state of preservation and possesses a very soft tone with excellent carrying power.
14Price: $1,500
16Michael Deconet, Venice, 1756
18Number 7724. A beautiful example of Italian workmanship. Well developed model. Back: two pieces of maple very handsomely figured. Top: spruce of an exceptional quality for tone. The varnish is a lovely brownish red. Large tone of mellow quality.
20Price: $1,500
22Carlo Antonius Testore, Milano, 1741
24Number 8047. A splendid example of this master's work. The back is fashioned of one piece of plain maple with sides to match. The top is of spruce of medium grain. The scroll is well cut and the varnish is of a beautiful dark orange. The instrument possesses an exquisite quality of tone, with plenty of it. An ideal violin for a player with a small hand.
26Price: $1,500
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