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Catalog of Rare Old Violins, Violas and Violoncellos: Also Bows of Rare Makes, 1916
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1RARE OLD VIOLINS
3FERDINAND GAGLIANO, NAPLES, ABOUT 1760
4Number 4695. This violin is not in the perfect state of preservation that some of the higher priced specimens in this catalog are, but, while cracked in several places, it has plenty of wood. The instrument has been well repaired and is offered at a correspondingly low figure. The wood throughout is of splendid quality. The varnish is of a dark orange red color. It has a fine scroll and is in every way thoroughly characteristic of this great maker's work. The tone is strong and brilliant and of good quality. It will give many years of satisfactory service.
5Price: $650
7ANDREAS CASTAGNERI, PARIS, 1730
8Number 4697. Castagneri was one of the greatest of the older French makers. His instruments have always occupied a very high position in the estimation of French violinists and violin lovers. This is an exquisite specimen in a perfect state of preservation. The varnish is of a golden brown color, entirely original. The back is formed by two pieces of very highly figured curly maple and the front is of spruce of the choicest variety. It is a sound, healthy instrument which will give most satisfactory results day in and day out.
9Price: $650
11CARLO FERDINANDUS LANDOLPHUS, MILANO, 1758
12Number 4434. A good specimen of this famous maker's work, in an excellent state of preservation. The back is of flamed maple, the top of straight grain spruce, and the varnish a yellow brown. It possesses a magnificent tone and is in every respect a most desirable instrument.
13Price: $650
15FERDINANDUS GAGLIANO, NAPLES, 17—
16Number 4695. Good orchestra violin. Top, fine even grain spruce. Back, small flame maple. Good condition. Large responsive tone.
17Price: $650
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