Bow & Bridge Violin and bow makers, as the old books printed them

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A catalogue of the Lyon & Healy collection of rare old violins, violas, viloncellos, bows of rare makes, 1929

20 lines. Read by computer on 3 September 2026. Printed page 44. See the scan on archive.org.

1J. JOHNSON, LONDON, 1759
2Number 7818. Medium high model. Back: two pieces of flamed maple with sides to match. Top: spruce of fine grain. Varnish is a golden brown. This instrument possesses a very large tone of exceptional quality. Finest condition.
3Price: $650
5DAVID PIZZURNUS, GENOA, 1763
6Number 7732. Flat model. Back: two pieces of rather plain maple. Top: spruce of wide grain. The varnish is of a brownish color. Very good condition. Splendid tone.
7Price: $650
9P. L. EVANGELIST, FLORENCE, 1742
10No. 7739. Medium high model. Back: two pieces of curly maple with sides to match. Top: spruce of fine grain. Golden brown varnish. Excellent condition and tone.
11Price: $650
13M. MINOZZI, BOLOGNA, 1749
14Number 7749. Flat model. Back: two pieces of flamed maple with sides to match. Top: spruce of wide grain. Reddish brown varnish. Excellent condition. Splendid tone.
15Price: $650
17E. CATENAR, TURIN, 1720
18Number 7953. Medium high model, original scroll. Back: two pieces of curly maple. Top: spruce of fine grain. Brownish red varnish. Good condition. Excellent tone.
19Price: $650

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