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Catalog of rare old violins, violas and violoncellos; also bows of rare makes, 1917
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1quality. It is extraordinarily handsome, being very striking in its general appearance and varnish. The back is of one piece of very handsome curly maple; the sides are of the same wood and match the back. The top is of very choice, straight, even grain. The instrument is in a very fine state of preservation.
2Price: $1,500
4NICOLAS GAGLIANO, FILIUS ALESSANDRO, NAPLES, 1735
5Number 4700. An instrument of delightful tone and fine appearance. Nicolas Gagliano was one of the foremost Neapolitan makers. This violin formerly was the prized possession of one of Chicago's greatest violin teachers, S. E. Jacobson, from whom we secured it. It has a very brilliant tone and is highly effective on the concert stage. The varnish is very handsome, and is a deep orange red.
6Price: $1,500
8JOHANNES FRANCESCO PRESSENDA, TURIN, 1833
9Number 4794. As a violin maker, Pressenda was the most prominent in his day. His instruments have always enjoyed a high reputation on account of their superb tone quality and workmanship. This is a fine example. It is built on broad Stradivarius lines, with wood of the choicest selection, and is covered with a rich orange red varnish. It is a splendid solo instrument, as the tone possesses more than usual carrying power.
10Price: $1,500
12ANTONIUS GRAGNANI, LIBURNI, 1783
13Number 4315. An exceptionally fine example, of large pattern, broad lines and brilliant tone. Fine preservation. The back is formed of two pieces of very handsome curly maple, joined at the center, having a broadish figure extending slightly downward toward the edges. The wood in the sides matches that of the back. The top is of straight, even grain spruce. The varnish is of a brownish yellow color. It is stamped with the initials of the maker under the tail button and on the shoulder button.
14Price: $1,200
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