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Catalogue of old master violins; added to which is a short historical sketch of the various violin schools, and a list of the principal makers, including an article upon violin construction and repairing, also a list of choice music for the violin, 1900
16 lines. Read by computer on 3 September 2026. Printed page 26. See the scan on archive.org.
16 French School, Copy of Claude Pierray, Paris 1709.
2Price, – – – – $150.00
3One piece back with original scroll, the varnish is a reddish brown in color, full model, with a very handsome outline, the tone is very rich and mellow, a fine instrument for parlor use.
5511 Domenico Montagnana, Venice, 1720.
6Price, – – – – $150.00
7The back is in two pieces, with original scroll intact, varnish a golden brown in color, very attractive in appearance, the model is rather broad, being flat in upper and lower bouts, it is in good condition, what few cracks there are having been artistically repaired; its tone quality will appeal to any player, being very brilliant and full.
9506 George Adam Gutter, Nurnberg, 1755.
10Price, – – – – $175.00
11A large full model with the original scroll, back in two pieces, having ribs to match; top an excellent piece of wood of broad grain, tone loud, of fine singing quality—in our opinion, a fine instrument for concert work.
139 Nicolo Gagliano, Naples, 1730.
14Price, – – – – $200.00
15Deep model with the peculiar scroll of the Gagliano family, the back is in two pieces, with ribs to match, color of the varnish a beautiful golden brown, worn in spots which gives the instrument a handsome appearance, the tone is very full and powerful.
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