Books › Catalog of Rare Old Violins, Violas and Violoncellos: Also Bows of Rare Makes, 1917 › scan 21
Scan 21
Catalog of Rare Old Violins, Violas and Violoncellos: Also Bows of Rare Makes, 1917
11 lines. Read by computer on 3 September 2026. No printed page number was found. See the scan on archive.org.
1Seraphin's work known. In this catalog we have listed several violins of which we have spoken as being very superior to the average of violins by the same makers; this is especially true in the case of this great masterpiece. As an example of violin workmanship it is beautiful beyond comparison. Its voice is of the sweetest quality and of unusual power and brilliancy. Its physical condition is perfect. It is very strong in wood, is without cracks, patches, or blemishes of any description. The varnish is of a lovely light orange color, unusually lustrous, and full of life.
2Price: $6,000
4Antonius Stradivarius, Cremona, 1717
5Number 4483. With back by Vuillaume. An excellent specimen of Stradivari's work of the period. Its tone is of the choicest quality, rich and full. It is in every way an ideal instrument for general use. Because of its back it is offered at an exceptionally low figure. The back, which was done at an early date by Vuillaume, is an exquisite piece of wood and fits in remarkably well with the general style of the top, sides, and scroll. Its tone is purely Stradivarius in character and it is difficult to see where it has lost any of its charm by reason of its back. Were this violin entirely original it would bring a very much higher price. The top is of exceptionally fine quality spruce, of straight even grain. The back is one piece of maple of the finest selection, having a beautiful figure. The scroll is in the master's finest style.
6Price: $5,500
8Francesco Ruggieri (detto il per), Cremona, 1671
9Number 4948. The violins of this peerless maker have always held a very high place in the estimation of violin lovers. They are among the best of Cremonese instruments. Not only are they extremely pleasing to the eye, but their quality of tone is of the greatest beauty.
10This violin is one of Ruggieri's Grand Pattern. The model is broad and flat, on lines which give grace and flexibility of tone.
The computer misreads some letters and numbers. Where a name matters to you, read the scan.