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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1FRANZ HELMER, PRAGUE, 1820
2NUMBER 6372. Stradivarius model. Back, one piece curly maple; top, spruce of straight grain. The varnish is of a yellowish color. Excellent tone and condition.
3Price: $250
5FERDINAND WENGER, 1737
6NUMBER 6161. 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 a very soft quality.
7Price: $250
9OLD FRENCH, 1780-90
10NUMBER 6420. Broad, flat model. Back, one piece curly maple; top, spruce of fine grain. The varnish is of a brownish color. Brilliant tone.
11Price: $250
13GIOVANNI RALICH, PADOVA, 1657
14NUMBER 6413. Medium high model. Back, two pieces of curly maple; top, spruce of straight grain. The varnish is of a dark reddish brown color. Fair condition. Large, mellow tone.
15Price: $250
17OLD FRENCH WORK, ABOUT 1760-70
18NUMBER 6175. Flat model. Back, two pieces flamed maple; top, spruce of medium grain. The varnish is of a reddish brown color. Large brilliant tone. Excellent orchestral violin.
19Price: $250
21LOUIS MOITESSIER, PARIS, 1806
22NUMBER 6242. Well developed model. Back, one piece flamed maple; top, spruce of medium grain. The varnish is of a brownish color. Fine condition. Splendid tone.
23Price: $250

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