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

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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 31. See the scan on archive.org.

115 Sebastian Kloz, Mittenwald, 1753.
2Price, – – – – $400.00
3The back is in one piece, of beautiful selected wood, with ribs to match, the varnish is a lustrous golden brown in color, through which the grain of the wood shows to the best advantage, scroll is genuine, of a characteristic design, a medium model somewhat arched at the ff holes, the tone is strong and very sweet, yet of great carrying power. A fine instrument for an orchestra player.
518 Gio. Paolo Maggini, Brescia, 1730
6Price, – – – – $400.00
7The back is in one piece of well selected wood, both top and back being inlaid with purfling in fancy designs. Varnish a light brown in color, the grain of the wood showing through it beautifully. The violin is in perfect condition, yet having had enough usage to perfect its tone which is strong and loud, with considerable carrying power.
912 Aegidius Kloz, Mittenwald, 1716.
10Price. – – – – $450.00
11The back is in two pieces, with ribs to match, scroll genuine, the varnish is a light brown in color, the top having more than the back, which shows more usage. Model is large, with a rounding arch, the violin as a whole is in fine condition. Powerful tone of remarkable carrying power.

The computer misreads some letters and numbers. Where a name matters to you, read the scan.