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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
3JOSEPH PAULUS CHRISTI; MUEENCHEN, 1734
4Number 4837. Large, broad pattern of medium high development, with one-piece back of slightly figured maple, and sides of similar figure. The top is of spruce of choice selection, and the instrument is in the very finest state of preservation. Has a tone of great power and brilliancy. An excellent instrument for a professional musician.
5Price: $225
7BARTHOLOMEW KARNER, MITTENWALD, 1795
8Number 4776. Karner was one of the best Tyrolean makers of his time. Medium high model. Wood of excellent selection. Varnish of a dark reddish brown color. Strong brilliant tone.
9Price: $225
11WILHELM DORING, CASSELL, 1761
12Number 4843. Violins of this maker are rare. This is a particularly fine instrument of broad pattern. Sound in wood and covered with rich, dark brown varnish. Has a powerful, resonant tone.
13Price: $225
15JAMES BROWN, LONDON, 1812
16Number 4782. Stradivarius model. Beautiful wood in top and back. Pale reddish color varnish. Sweet, rich tone.
17Price: $225
19MATHIAS HORNSTEINER, MITTENWALD, 1781
20Number 4779. Flat model. Excellent condition. Reddish brown varnish. Tone of sweet quality and ample power.
21Price: $225
23MATHIAS NEUNER, MITTENWALD, 1750
24Number 3755. Medium high model. Orange red color. Good condition. Excellent tone.
25Price: $200
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