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Catalog of Rare Old Violins, Violas, Violoncellos, Bows of Rare Makes, 1922
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1two pieces of curly maple of exceptionally handsome flame. The top, spruce of medium grain. Well cut scroll. The varnish is of a rose-red color, retouched. It is in a splendid state of preservation, and possesses a large brilliant tone of splendid carrying power. We highly recommend this instrument to one wishing a fine solo violin at a modest price.
2Price: $1,000
4PAOLO ANTONIUS TESTORE, MILANO, 17—
5NUMBER 6029. This example is in an excellent state of preservation. The varnish is of an orange yellow color. The back is formed by two pieces curly maple of beautiful figure. Top, spruce of fine grain. Medium high model. The tone is large, and of a very soft quality.
6Price: $850
8JOANNES GAGLIANO, NAPLES, 1804
9NUMBER 6463. Flat model. Back, one piece flamed maple. Top, spruce of fine grain. The varnish is of an orange red color. Splendid condition. Large tone.
10Price: $850
12ANDREAS CASTAGNERI, PARIS, 1749
13NUMBER 6462. Splendid example of his work. Amati type. Back, two pieces very handsome curly maple. Top, spruce of medium grain. The varnish is of a lovely orange red color. It is in a very fine state of preservation.
14Price: $800
16GAFFINO, PARIS, 1753
17NUMBER 6186. A very beautiful specimen of his work. The back is formed by one piece of curly maple of beautiful figure; top, spruce of fine grain. The varnish is of an orange brown color. The instrument is strong, healthy, and is a very serviceable concert violin. The tone is large, round and full.
18Price: $650
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