Scan 17
Catalog of Rare Old Violins, Violas, Violoncellos, Bows of Rare Makes, 1919
24 lines. Read by computer on 3 September 2026, twice; the two readings disagreed in places. No printed page number was found. See the scan on archive.org.
1Rare Old Violins one of two readings
2RARE Old VIOLINS one of two readings
4This instrument was brought to the United States by the late R. D. Hawley, of Hartford, Connecticut, who secured it through the medium of Mr. George Hart, of Hart & Sons, Wardour Street, London, in 1879. Mr. Hawley permitted himself to sell it to his life-long friend and colleague, Mr. Albert Pitkin, whose property it remained until it was recently purchased by us, together with the celebrated "Mori" Nicola Amati, now in the R. D. Hawley collection.
6It is impossible to describe the extraordinary richness of the tone of this instrument. It is unique among violins. Without the somber quality which usually characterizes the works of Brescia, it has all their richness with the added richness and bright soprano quality of the violins of Cremona. It is a quaint tone, the color of which may be compared to wine of a very rare old vintage. It has volume and power for concert or quartet use.
8The varnish, as will be seen from the photograph, is of the richest description and of a rare golden brown color.
10The wood throughout is of the choicest selection. Back and sides are especially handsome. (Plates II, III and IV.)
12Price: $12,000
14Carlo Bergonzi, Cremona, 1737. (The "Baillot") one of two readings
15CARLO BERGONZI, CREMONA, 1737. (THE "BAILLOT") one of two readings
17Number 5180. One of the choicest examples of Bergonzi's work extant, and formerly the property of one of the greatest violinists of the 19th century, Pierre Marie Francois Baillot, born 1771, died September, 1842.
19Bergonzi was the greatest of Stradivari's pupils. He was a genius and a superb artist. His violins are second only to those of Stradivarius and Guarnerius.
21This magnificent example of Bergonzi's work is covered by varnish of a deep rose red color. The wood selection is of the master's best. The back and sides are very handsome, and present a beautiful picture under the rich colored varnish which he used.
23Price: $8,500
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