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A catalogue of the Lyon & Healy collection of rare old violins, violas, viloncellos, bows of rare makes, 1929
26 lines. Read by computer on 3 September 2026. Printed page 39. See the scan on archive.org.
1RARE Old VIOLINS
3OLD ITALIAN, 1690
5Number 6782. Well developed model. Back: one piece rather plain maple with sides to match. Top: spruce of wide grain. Varnish: a dark brown. This instrument was used for a number of years by a prominent Spanish virtuoso and which we accepted as part payment on a very valuable masterpiece. We recommend this violin to anyone desiring a splendid old Italian instrument at a moderate price. The tone is exceedingly fine.
7Price: $800
9MICHAEL PLATNER, ROME, 1740
11Number 7743. Back: one piece of maple with sides to match. Top: spruce of fine grain. Varnish: a brownish color. Mellow tone with a fine carrying power. The instrument is of a rather small pattern, especially favoring the player who has a small hand.
13Price: $800
15P. CATENI, LIVORNO, 1810
17Number 7764. Well developed model. Back: two pieces plain maple with sides to match. Top: spruce of wide grain. Brown varnish. Very good condition. Excellent solo violin.
19Price: $800
21FRANCISCUS GEISENHOF, VIENNA, 1817
23Number 7862. This well developed model is a fine example of Geisenhof's artistry. Back: one piece of maple cut on the slab. Top: spruce of fine grain. Reddish varnish, artistically shaded. Very mellow tone in great abundance.
25Price: $750
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