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Catalog of Rare Old Violins, Violas and Violoncellos: Also Bows of Rare Makes, 1917
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1varnish is of a rich, deep orange red color. The tone is of magnificent quality and power.
3Price: $1,200
5ZOSIMO BERGONZI, CREMONA, 1755
6Number 3960. Zosimo was the son of Michel Angelo Bergonzi, son of Carlo. The pattern of this instrument is large and broad. It is well built for tone. The back is in one piece of very handsome maple, matched by that of the sides. The varnish is of a rich red color and a plentiful supply remains. The instrument is strong, healthy, and is a very serviceable concert violin. Its tone is large, round, full, and very brilliant.
8Price: $1,200
10GIOVANNI TANINGARDI, ROME, 1703
11Number 4952. Violins by this maker are rare and he is little known, except among violin dealers. He worked in the style of Guadagnini, using different wood and a rich, lustrous, plum colored varnish. This violin has a singularly beautiful, rich, brilliant tone. It is well preserved. Has plenty of wood, and is of a type that will stand any amount of hard work. It is an ideal solo instrument.
13Price: $1,000
15PIQUE, PARIS, 1793
16Number 4907. Stradivarius model. Dark red varnish. Back, flamed maple; top, of medium grain spruce. Splendid state of preservation.
18Price: $1,000
20GIOVANNI GRANCINO, CREMONA.
21Number 4949. Excellent example of Giovanni's work and in a fine, healthy condition. It is strong in wood, covered with original orange red varnish, and possesses a tone that is large and brilliant.
23Price: $900
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