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A catalogue of the Lyon & Healy collection of rare old violins, violas, viloncellos, bows of rare makes, 1929
22 lines. Read by computer on 3 September 2026. Printed page 37. See the scan on archive.org.
1RARE Old VIOLINS
3FRANCISCUS GOFFRILLER, UDINE, 1724
4Number 7701. Well developed model. Back: two pieces of flamed maple with sides to match. Top: spruce of medium grain. Varnish is of an orange red color. The tone of this instrument is of very mellow quality and large. Condition superb.
5Price: $850
7LEOPOLD WIDHALM, NURNBERG, 1772
8Number 7864. The model of this fine example is flat. Back: two pieces of handsome maple with sides to match. Top: spruce of fine grain. The scroll is excellently done and the varnish a lovely brownish red color with fine shading. The tone is large and fine.
9Price: $850
11GIOVANNI DOLLENZ, TRIESTE, 1827
12Number 7946. Flat model. Back: two pieces of curly maple with sides to match. Top: spruce of wide grain. Light brown varnish. Very fine condition. Brilliant tone.
13Price: $850
15JACQUES BOQUAY, PARIS, 1710
16Number 7024. Medium high model. Back: one piece flamed maple with sides to match. Top: spruce of fine grain. Red brown varnish. Splendid condition. Large, mellow tone.
17Price: $850
19L. FABRIS, VENICE, 1820
20Number 7757. Flat model. Back: two pieces of flamed maple. Top: spruce of medium grain. Reddish brown varnish. Splendid condition. Large tone.
21Price: $850
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