Scan 61
Catalog of Rare Old Violins, Violas, Violoncellos, Bows of Rare Makes, 1919
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1VIOLONCCELLOS
3handsome, 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.
5Price: $600
7LONGMAN, LONDON
8Number 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.
10Price: $500
12JACINTO SANTAGUILLIANO, VENISE, 1790
13Number 3751. Flat model. Brown varnish. Top, wide grain spruce; back, curly maple. Well preserved. Magnificent tone.
15Price: $500
17ANDREAS POSTACCHINI, 1827
18Number 4849. A splendid example of Italian work of this period. The model is flat; very graceful in outline. The wood is of the choicest selection, the back being of two pieces, joined at the center with a figure extending slightly upward toward the edges. The top is of fine, even, straight grain spruce. The varnish is of a rich, deep orange red color. It is in first class preservation, having no breaks. Strong in wood, and has a tone of rare richness.
20Price: $400
22JEAN CAROL KLOZ, MITTENWALD, 1747
23Number 4951. Amati model. Brownish colored varnish; straight, even grain spruce top. It is in an excellent state of preservation. Large, brilliant, sweet tone.
25Price: $400
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