Bow & Bridge Violin and bow makers, as the old books printed them

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Catalog of Rare Old Violins, Violas, Violoncellos, Bows of Rare Makes, 1922

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1MATTEO ALBANI, BOLZAN, 17—
2NUMBER 6273. This old Tyrolean instrument possesses a very sweet tone. The back is of two pieces of curly maple; top, spruce of fine grain. The varnish is of a reddish brown color. It is of a small type and would be an ideal violin for a player with a small hand. The instrument is in a splendid state of preservation.
3Price: $500
5JACQUES BOQUAY, PARIS, 1719
6NUMBER 6249. Broad model. Back, two pieces plain maple; top, spruce of fine grain. The varnish is of a brownish red color. Excellent condition. Beautiful tone.
7Price: $500
9OLD ITALIAN WORK, ABOUT 1770
10NUMBER 6400. Broad, flat model. Back, two pieces curly maple. Top, spruce of wide grain. The varnish is of a brownish red color. Very handsome instrument. Large tone of beautiful quality. We can very highly recommend this violin for either solo or quartette playing.
11Price: $500
13JOSEPH KLOZ, MITTENWALD, 1782
14NUMBER 6391. Splendid specimen. Broad flat model. Back, two pieces plain maple. Top, spruce of medium grain. The varnish is of a dark brown color. Excellent condition. Large tone of exceptionally fine quality.
15Price: $500
17SEBASTIAN KLOZ, MITTENWALD, 1740
18NUMBER 6214. Exceptionally fine example. Back, one piece curly maple. Top, spruce of fine grain. Medium high model. Brown varnish. Splendid condition. Large tone of beautiful quality.
19Price: $500

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