Scan 71
Catalog of rare old violins, violas, violoncellos, bows of rare makes, 1921
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1RARE OLD VIOLAS
3ANTONIUS AND HIERONIMUS AMATI, CREMONA, 1619
4NUMBER 5399. This magnificent specimen was brought to England toward the end of the 18th century by Giordini, a celebrated Italian musician, who sold it to Lord Aylesford, an enthusiastic amateur and collector. It was purchased by Hill, the elder, from Lord Aylesford's grandson. Our connoisseur secured the instrument for our collection several years ago, and at that time we disposed of it to complete a quartet of fine instruments in the possession of an American amateur. At his death the viola again came into our possession.
5The model is very beautifully developed and of graceful outline. The wood throughout is of the choicest selection. The back is of two pieces of handsome curly maple. The top of spruce of fine grain. The varnish is of a dark amber color. The instrument is in a splendid state of preservation, and possesses a large tone of very sympathetic quality. An ideal quartet instrument.
6Price: $3,000
8GASPARE DA SALO, BRESCIA, ABOUT 1550
9NUMBER 5175. One of the most interesting instruments which has ever come into our hands. It was originally purchased in Italy by our collector, about 1900. At that time it was in its old Italian brass studded case, with hand forged lock and handle.
10It has very recently come again into our possession.
11It is a viola with ideal tone for quartet work and is not too large in size for the average player.
12Dark brown varnish, ornamented back and top. It is in splendid playing order.
13Price: $1,600
15JULIUS CAESAR GIGLI, ROME 1786
16NUMBER 5240. Splendid specimen of this well known maker's work. Flat type. Back, one piece flamed maple, with sides to match. Top, spruce of fine grain. Brownish red varnish. Ideal viola for chamber music. Exquisite quality of tone.
17Price: $500
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