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Catalog of Rare Old Violins, Violas, Violoncellos, Bows of Rare Makes, 1922
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1A. GRAGNANI, LIVOURNE, 1784
2NUMBER 6203. A choice example of the maker's work. Flat model. Back, two pieces of curly maple; top, spruce of fine grain. The varnish is of an orange color. This violin possesses a tone of exceptional quality and ample carrying power to fill the largest concert hall. It is in a very fine state of preservation.
3Price: $1,250
5DAVID TECCHLER, ROME, 1721
6NUMBER 6017. An excellent example of Tecchler's work. The instrument is in a splendid state of preservation. The wood is of the choicest selection for tone. The back is of two pieces of handsome maple; the top, spruce of fine grain. The violin is well covered with varnish of a reddish brown color. A fine solo violin.
7Price: $1,200
9J. B. ZANOLI, VERONA, 1735
10NUMBER 5608. An excellent specimen of his work. This instrument is a delight to the eye as well as the ear. The back is formed by two pieces of flamed maple; the top, spruce of exceptional quality. The varnish is of a golden brown color. The scroll is very handsome. The tone is large and of an exquisite quality.
11Price: $1,200
13GIOVANNI BAPTISTE GABRIELLI, FLORENCE, 1750
14NUMBER 6216. The finest specimen of this maker's work that has ever come under our notice. The wood employed in its construction is of the very choicest description. The back is formed by one piece of curly maple of handsome flame. The top is of spruce of fine grain. The scroll is exceptional. The varnish is of a rich yellow brown color. The violin possesses a tone of great richness and exceptional carrying power. It is in a magnificent state of preservation.
15Price: $1,000
17LABELLED JOANNES BAPTISTE GUADAGNINI, TURIN, 1783
18NUMBER 6344. A magnificent old French copy of this celebrated maker. Broad flat pattern. The wood selected in the construction of this instrument is of the very choicest. The back is formed by
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