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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
12 lines. Read by computer on 3 September 2026. Printed page 30. See the scan on archive.org.
113 Georg Klotz, Mittenwald, 17—
2Price, – – – $350.00
3The ribs match the back which is in one piece, the wood of both back and top being of the best quality, the scroll is genuine, color of the varnish a beautiful reddish brown, evenly applied, the whole instrument is in a perfect state of preservation, the few repairs that were necessary having been skillfully done, model is broad and flat, outline being very symmetrical, very strong tone of considerable sweetness.
510 L. Hopf.
6Price, – – – $100.00
7The name "Hopf" is stamped into the inside of the violin where the label should be, the back is in one piece of wood, with a beautiful grain, showing good judgment in its selection, the varnish is a red brown in color, model is large and flat, the violin being in a perfect state of preservation, no cracks or worm holes, strong characteristic tone, very responsive.
9671 Jacobus Strainer, Absam, 1663.
10Price, – – – $400.00
11The back is in two pieces, the original scroll is still intact, rather large model, in fine condition, no cracks or new wood, the varnish is a reddish brown in color and a great deal of it, a full characteristic tone, so much sought after by those who copy the Stainer model, in our opinion a fine instrument for solo playing.
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