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Catalog of Rare Old Violins, Violas, Violoncellos, Bows of Rare Makes, 1922
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1RARE OLD VIOLAS
3NICOLAUS AMATUS CREMONEN HIERONYMI FIL. AC ANTONIJ NEPOS FECIT 1679
5NUMBER 6479. This magnificent specimen was brought to England toward the end of the 18th century by Giordini, a celebrated Italian musician, who sold it to Lord Aylesford, an enthusiastic amateur and collector. It was purchased by Hill, the elder, from Lord Aylesford's grandson. Our connoisseur secured the instrument for our collection several years ago, and at that time we disposed of it to complete a quartet of fine instruments in the possession of an American amateur. At his death the viola again came into our possession.
6The model is very beautifully developed and of graceful outline. The wood throughout is of the choicest selection. The back is of two pieces of handsome curly maple. The top is of spruce of fine grain. The varnish is of a dark amber color. The instrument is in a splendid state of preservation, and possesses a large tone of very sympathetic quality. An ideal quartet instrument.
7Price: $3,000
9GASPARE DA SALO, BRESCIA, ABOUT 1550
10NUMBER 5175. One of the most interesting instruments which has ever come into our hands. It was originally purchased in Italy by our collector, about 1900. At that time it was in its old Italian brass studded case, with hand forged lock and handle.
11It has very recently again come into our possession.
12It is a viola with ideal tone for quartet work and is not too large in size for the average player.
13Dark brown varnish, ornamented back and top. It is in splendid playing order.
14Price: $1,600
16JULIUS CAESAR GIGLI, ROME, 1786
17NUMBER 5240. Splendid specimen of this well known maker's work. Flat type. Back, one piece flamed maple, with sides to match. Top, spruce of fine grain. Brownish red varnish. Ideal viola for chamber music. Exquisite quality of tone.
18Price: $500
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