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Catalog of Rare Old Violins, Violas, Violoncellos, Bows of Rare Makes, 1919
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1is characterized by an extraordinary brilliancy of tone, at the same time with soft quality. It is in a perfect state of preservation, and is perfectly sound and healthy. Such an instrument will stand any amount of hard work, is not affected by climatic conditions, and is the most practical kind of an instrument for general use, including concert and orchestra work. It is covered by a coat of rich, orange brown varnish. The back is formed by two pieces of handsome curly maple. The top is of choice and selected spruce.
3Price: $700
5D. Nicolas, Paris, 1807
6Number 5164. Large, broad, flat pattern. Deep orange red varnish. One-piece back of curly maple. Splendid preservation. Large, brilliant tone.
8Price: $650
10Petrus Jacobus Rogeri, 1715
11Number 5146. Built after the model of Nicolo Amati, of about 1660. It is covered by a rich brown varnish, and is in an excellent state of preservation. The tone has good power and beautiful quality.
13Price: $650
15Luigi Marconcini, Ferrara, 1769
16Number 5145. Specimens of this maker's work are rare, but are highly thought of by violin experts. The top is of very straight, even grained spruce. The back is formed by two pieces of maple, having a beautiful figure, and the varnish is of an amber yellow color. The tone is of very sweet, flexible, far carrying quality. It is in an excellent state of preservation. We recommend it especially to any young lady artist in search of a concert instrument at a moderate price.
18Price: $600
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