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

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Catalog of rare old violins, violas and violoncellos; also bows of rare makes, 1917

26 lines. Read by computer on 3 September 2026. No printed page number was found. See the scan on archive.org.

1RARE OLD VIOLINS
3THOMAS PERRY, DUBLIN, 1770
4Number 4841. Perry was the greatest of Irish violin makers. He made many instruments, by himself and in conjunction with Thomas Wilkinson. This violin was made while he was living in Kilkenny. It has a strong, healthy tone, and is suitable for solo and orchestra work. It is covered with very rich, amber brown varnish.
5Price: $150
7JACOB RAYMAN, LONDON, 1652
8Number 4465. Medium high model. Brown varnish. Top, straight grain spruce; back, flamed maple. Fine condition and tone.
9Price: $150
11OUVRARD, PARIS, 1747
12Number 4546. Flat model. Brown varnish. Back, curly maple; top, medium grain spruce. Well preserved.
13Price: $150
15BERNHARD FENDT, LONDON, 1810
16Number 4666. Stradivarius model. Red varnish of splendid quality. Handsome curly maple back. Brilliant tone.
17Price: $150
19JOHANN ANDREAS KAMBL, MUECHEN, 1760-70
20Number 4860. Excellent condition. Dark brownish yellow varnish. Handsome wood.
21Price: $150
23MARCHETTI ABONDDIO, 1820-30
24Number 4873. Italian work. Large, broad pattern. Yellowish brown varnish. Excellent tone.
25Price: $150

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