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Catalog of Rare Old Violins, Violas, Violoncellos, Bows of Rare Makes, 1921
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1RARE OLD VIOLINS
2The C. B. Schley Collection
4AMONG the few notable American collections of Rare Violins, that of the late Mr. C. B. Schley easily takes first rank. Mr. Schley had a keen appreciation and a wide knowledge of violins and violin music. His collection first began to attract the attention of the violin world about 1901, at which time we became acquainted with him. We had but recently acquired the Hawley collection, and Mr. Schley selected for his own use the well known violin by Giovanni Paolo Maggini, which for so many years had been the property of the late Mr. R. D. Hawley. This violin Mr. Schley retained up to the time of his death. It is regarded as the finest work of Maggini in America.
6Another Hawley violin which Mr. Schley wished to possess was the "Grand Amati," but he was too late, as it had already been sold. It was not until some years later that he finally became its owner.
8The two violins which, among violin connoisseurs, are recognized as having no equals anywhere by the same master, are the pair of splendid Carlo Bergonzis, which rank as the very finest known examples of his work.
10Another favorite is the violin by Joseph Guarnerius del Jesu, a well known and famous instrument, known as the "Mayseder," and for many years the property of Miss Maud Powell, the famous American virtuoso.
12The Montagnani is one of the finest violins by the great Venetian known. It is extraordinarily beautiful, in the pink of condition, and possesses a tone of pristine freshness and beauty.
14Owing to the decease of Mr. Schley, his collection has been placed in our hands for sale.
16Special Terms
18Ordinary terms on which Rare Old Violins are sold by us will not prevail in this instance. Sales will be made for cash only, or nearly so, and no instruments can be accepted as part payment.
20The Schley Collection now comprises the following four instruments, the other members of the collection having been sold:
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