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Catalog of Rare Old Violins, Violas and Violoncellos: Also Bows of Rare Makes, 1917

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1RARE OLD VIOLINS
3CAMILLUS CAMILLI, MANTUA, 1739
4Number 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 model is built along the best lines for tone, and the varnish is superb. In consequence, the tone may always be depended upon. This instrument is of small model, ideal for anyone wishing an easy playing violin. The back is formed by two pieces of very handsome curly maple. The front is of Italian spruce of the choicest selection. The varnish is all original and of a rich orange color. The instrument is in the finest state of preservation, and is very highly recommended.
5Price: $650
7JOSEPH GAGLIANO, NAPLES, 1759
8Number 4908. Excellent example of this maker's work. Choice wood throughout. Back, plain maple; top, straight grain spruce. Well preserved. Beautiful rich tone.
9Price: $600
11PIETRO AND FRANCESCO MANTEGAZZA, MILANO, ABOUT 1750
12Number 4905. An excellent specimen of the work of these celebrated makers. It is in a perfect state of preservation—in fact, it is seldom that one finds an instrument of its age in such satisfactory condition. It has an abundance of wood and is sound and strong in every particular. It has a very large, robust tone, fit for the most discriminating player, and will prove a most desirable and serviceable instrument for all around use.
13Price: $500
15ALDRIC, PARIS, 1810
16Number 4692. Broad, flat Stradivarius pattern. Excellent wood, splendid condition. Big, brilliant tone. Fine concert violin.
17Price: $450

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