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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 43. See the scan on archive.org.
1RARE Old VIOLINS
3OLD FRENCH, ABOUT 1760-70
4Number 6659. Amati type. Back: two pieces curly maple. Top: spruce of fine grain. Varnish is beautiful brownish red. This violin possesses a very sweet tone with ample power for concert purposes. Admirable for a player with a small hand.
5Price: $650
7GAFFINO, PARIS, 1766
8Number 7718. Flat model. Back: two pieces of flamed maple. Top: spruce of medium grain. Golden brown varnish. Excellent condition. Brilliant tone.
9Price: $650
11ROCCA FIGLIO, 1830
12Number 6938. Flat model. Back: one piece curly maple. Top: spruce of wide grain. Varnish of a light brown color, shaded. Large, brilliant tone.
13Price: $650
15OLD ITALIAN, ABOUT 1750
16Number 7197. Testore school. Back: one piece of rather plain maple. Top: spruce of medium grain. Brown varnish. Excellent condition but rather crude workmanship.
17Price: $650
19OLD FRENCH, 1780-90
20Number 7574. Stradivarius type. Back: two pieces of flamed maple with sides to match. Top: spruce of wide grain. Brownish color varnish. Excellent condition. Brilliant tone.
21Price: $650
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