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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
3ANDREA CASTAGNERI, PARIS, 1743
4Number 7726. This instrument is in a perfect state of preservation and is varnished a golden brown. The back is of two pieces of flamed maple. Top: spruce of fine grain. Exceptionally large, brilliant tone.
5Price: $1,000
7GAND, PARIS, 1824
8Number 7778. A magnificent example of this master's work. The model is flat. Back: one piece of flamed maple with sides to match. The instrument is covered with a handsome red varnish. Splendid solo violin.
9Price: $1,000
11OLD ITALIAN, 1740-50
12Number 7955. Guadagnini type. Flat model. Brownish red varnish. Back: two pieces flamed maple with sides to match. Top: spruce of medium grain. Fine condition. Beautiful tone. Very desirable solo instrument.
13Price: $900
15DAVID TECCHLER, VENICE, 1711
16Number 7926. Medium high model. Back: two pieces of curly maple. Top: spruce of even grain. Varnish of a reddish color, attractively shaded. The instrument is in fairly good condition and possesses a very sweet tone. An ideal old Italian violin for one who uses an instrument for home playing rather than the concert stage.
17Price: $900
19CLAUDE BOIVIN, PARIS, 1735
20Number 6492. Broad flat model. Back: one piece curly maple. Top: spruce of medium grain. Brownish yellow varnish. Excellent condition. An orchestral violin of the first class.
21Price: $850
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