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

Scan 33

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

24 lines. Read by computer on 3 September 2026. No printed page number was found. See the scan on archive.org.

1MATTHIAS THIR, VIENNA, 17—
2NUMBER 6245. Medium high model. Back, two pieces curly maple. Top, spruce of fine grain. Orange yellow varnish. Excellent condition. Large mellow tone.
3Price: $400
5SOCQUET, PARIS, 1765
6NUMBER 6152. Large model. Back, two pieces flamed maple; top, spruce of fine grain. The varnish is of a yellowish brown color. The violin is in a good state of preservation. Brilliant tone and plenty of it.
7Price: $375
9A. CASTAGNERI, PARIS, 1745
10NUMBER 6207. Medium high model. Back, two pieces plain maple. Top, spruce of fine grain. Brown varnish. Good condition. Large tone.
11Price: $375
13SALOMON, RHEIMS, 1745
14NUMBER 5532. Well developed model. Back, one piece curly maple. Top, wide grain spruce. Orange yellow varnish. Fine condition. Large, brilliant tone.
15Price: $350
17ANDREAS BORELLI, PARMA, 1740
18NUMBER 5346. Guarnerius type. Dark red varnish. Top, wide grain spruce; back, two pieces flamed maple.
19Price: $350
21JOSEPH STEINER, MITTENWALD, 1792
22NUMBER 6285. Well developed model. Back, two pieces curly maple; top, spruce of fine even grain. The varnish is of a brownish red color, shaded. Very sweet tone. An ideal violin for home playing.
23Price: $350

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