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Catalog of rare old violins, violas and violoncellos; also bows of rare makes, 1917
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1Johannes Florentius Guidantes, Bononiae, 1736
3Number 4690. Good large pattern, fine state of preservation. Large, sweet, mellow tone, very responsive and well balanced. It is a very handsome instrument, the back and sides being particularly so. The top is of very fine straight grain spruce. The varnish is of an orange brown color. The instrument is in an excellent state of preservation.
5Price: $750
7Amati Type, About 1670-80
9Number 4709. A splendid example of Italian workmanship. The wood throughout is of the choicest quality. This violin possesses a tone of rare sweetness, combined with ample power for solo work. It is an ideal instrument for a lady's use or for a player with small hand. The varnish is of a brownish yellow shade. The back and scroll we attribute to the celebrated maker Cappa.
11Price: $700
13Andreas Castagneri, Paris, 1730
15Number 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.
17Price: $650
19Camillus Camilli, Mantua, 1739
21Number 4751. Violins of this maker have an individuality all their own. They possess a tone of exquisite sweetness combined with ample power. The workmanship is not so beautifully finished as that of many other Italian makers, but the wood selection is always excellent. The
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