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A catalogue of the Lyon & Healy collection of rare old violins, violas, viloncellos, bows of rare makes, 1929
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1RARE Old VIOLINS
3OLD ITALIAN, ABOUT 1740-50
5Number 7799. This exceptionally fine old Italian instrument is of the Platner school, of Rome. Well developed model. Back: two pieces of curly maple of very handsome figure with sides to match. Top: spruce of fine grain. Varnish: a golden brown color. It is in an excellent state of preservation and possesses a large tone of rare quality.
7Price: $1,000
9JOANNES EBERLE, PRAGUE, 17—
11Number 7638. A choice specimen. Medium high model. Back: two pieces of flamed maple with sides to match. Top: spruce of medium fine grain. Varnish: a brownish color. Splendid state of preservation. Large tone of rich quality. Fine solo instrument.
13Price: $1,000
15GEORGE GEMUNDER, ASTORIA, 1889
17Number 7528. The model is that of Joseph Guarnerius del Jesu and shows Gemunder's genius to full advantage. Back: two pieces of handsome maple with sides to match. Top: spruce of rather wide grain. Varnish: a golden brown color. The instrument is in a very fine state of preservation and possesses a large, brilliant tone.
19Price: $1,000
21OLD ITALIAN, 1780-90
23Number 7416. Well developed model. Back: one piece curly maple with sides to match. Top: spruce of medium grain. This is an exceptionally fine old Italian instrument, possessing a most beautiful quality of tone in great abundance. A fine solo instrument.
25Price: $1,000
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