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

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A popular account of ancient musical instruments and their development, as illustrated by typical examples in the Galpin collection at Hatfield, Broad Oak, Essex, 1897

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1The Violin is the King of Musical Instruments.
2Suitable for Orchestral, Solo Players, and Amateurs.
3CAMPBELL'S "PEERLESS" HAND-MADE VIOLINS
4The following list of SUPERIOR HAND-MADE VIOLINS are the result of experiments by the most skilled workmen to produce and place within the reach of our customers Instruments that possess REAL MUSICAL MERIT.
5AWARDED DIPLOMA, EXHIBITION, 1891 & 1896.
6THOUSANDS OF TESTIMONIALS FOR THESE VIOLINS.
7SPLENDID VALUE IN VIOLINS.
8WE CHALLENGE THE WORLD FOR PRICE AND QUALITY.
10CAMPBELL'S 25s. COMPLETE VIOLIN OUTFIT
11Campbell's Celebrated "CONCERT" Violin, Strad. Model, is the best and cheapest Violin in the World. Worth double; selling in thousands. Outfit: Violin, Bow, Case, Tuner, Resin.
13CAMPBELL'S 40s. COMPLETE VIOLIN OUTFIT
14"DUKE RICHARD," a splendid copy of this great English maker. Beautifully figured back and sides; finely carved scroll. Outfit consists of Violin, Bow, Case, Tuner, Resin.
16CAMPBELL'S 50s. COMPLETE VIOLIN OUTFIT
17"STRADIVARIUS-CREMONA"—grand old copy of the Celebrated "Dolphin" Strad. We have a very large demand for this fine-toned Instrument, and nothing better is made at the price; splendid value. Outfit consists of Violin, Bow, Case, Tuner, Resin.
19CAMPBELL'S SUPERIOR HAND-MADE VIOLINS FOR BEGINNERS.
20Good tone, well made, with Bow, at 10s. 6d., 12s. 6d., 15s. 6d. Splendid value; selling in thousands. Cases, 5s. 6d. and 6s. 6d. All the above Outfits Carriage Paid.
22TESTIMONIAL.—The Author of "The Violin: How to Master It," says:
23"Cremona Villa, August.
24"Dear Sir,—I have received the old Italian Violin in safety, and I must compliment you on the success with which you have accomplished this difficult restoration. The work displays skill and patience of the highest order, equal to the best of the kind that I have seen. No one need hesitate to entrust you with the most valuable Violin for adjustment or restoration.—Faithfully yours,
25"W. C. HONEYMAN."
27VIOLIN WOOD AND FITTINGS OF ALL KINDS.
28Send for our New Illustrated and Descriptive Price List for Season 1897. Old Violins repaired and restored.
29Artist Bows and Cases. Purest Italian Solo Strings.
31CAMPBELL & CO., Artistic Violin Makers, 116, Trongate, Glasgow
32Two Gold Medals. ESTABLISHED 58 YEARS. Two Gold Medals.

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