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Catalog of Rare Old Violins, Violas and Violoncellos: Also Bows of Rare Makes, 1917
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1VIOLONCELLOS
3JOSEPH GAGLIANO, FILIUS NICOLAI, NAPLES, 1790
4Number 4964. Broad flat model; brownish varnish; plain maple back and sides; even grain spruce top. Large, rich, mellow tone.
5Price: $650
7SEBASTIAN KLOZ, MITTENWALD, 1801
8Number 4955. A fine example of the work of one of the later makers of the Klotz family. The model is flat; wood of the choicest selection; very handsome, in back and sides; varnish is of a light brownish color, entirely original. It is in perfect condition, and is an excellent solo or concert instrument. one of two readings
9Number 4955. A fine example of the work of one of the later makers of the Kloz family. The model is flat; wood of the choicest selection; very handsome, in back and sides; varnish is of a light brownish color, entirely original. It is in perfect condition, and is an excellent solo or concert instrument. one of two readings
10Price: $600
12ANDREAS CASTAGNERI, PARIGGI, 1779
13Number 4959. Andreas Castagneri was one of the great French makers of his time. His cellos rank especially high in the estimation of connoisseurs. This instrument has wood of beautiful character; a rich orange brown varnish, beautifully worn and shaded, and possesses a large, sonorous, clear-cut tone of fine quality. It is in an excellent state of preservation.
14Price: $600
16LONGMAN, LONDON
17Number 5000. Made probably by Benjamin Banks, whose initials it bears. Middle part of the 18th century. Full size. Flat model. Rich brown varnish; splendid wood throughout; excellent condition. This instrument has a large, brilliant full tone. It is an excellent solo, quartet, or home instrument.
18Price: $600
20FINE OLD FRENCH WORK, 1780-1790
21Number 4996. Maggini model. Large pattern. Very handsome wood, back and sides. First class condition. Strong, brilliant tone.
22Price: $450
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