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Catalog of rare old violins, violas, violoncellos, bows of rare makes, 1921
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1time, and his instruments enjoyed then, as they always have, an excellent reputation for tone, workmanship, finish, and excellent material.
2This violin has a very handsome back of beautiful curly maple, with sides to match. The top is of spruce of medium width of grain. The varnish is of a rich, deep orange red color. The tone is of magnificent quality and power.
3Price: $1,200
5ZOSIMO BERGONZI, CREMONA, 1755
6NUMBER 3960. Zosimo was the son of Michael Angelo Bergonzi, son of Carlo. The pattern of this instrument is large and broad. It is well built for tone. The back is in one piece of very handsome maple, matched by that of the sides. The varnish is of a rich red color, and a plentiful supply remains. The instrument is strong, healthy, and is a very serviceable concert violin. Its tone is large, round, full and very brilliant.
7Price: $1,200
9GIOVANNI GRANCINO, MILANO, 1710
10NUMBER 5315. An excellent example of the work of this maker, and in a fine state of preservation. It is strong in wood, covered with the original orange red varnish, and possesses a tone which is large and brilliant.
11Price: $1,200
13D. NICOLAS, PARIS
14NUMBER 5833. An exceptional specimen. Flat type. Back, one piece of very handsome curly maple. Top, spruce of medium grain. The varnish is of an orange red color. Large, brilliant tone. A violin for an artist.
15Price: $1,000
17MICHAEL PLATNER, ROME, 1725
18NUMBER 5641. A beautiful example of this well known maker's work. The back is in two pieces of handsome curly maple, with sides to match. The top is of spruce, of the finest selection. The varnish is orange red in color. The instrument is in a fine state of preservation, and possesses a tone of rare sweetness and power.
19Price: $900
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