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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
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120 Leopold Withalm, Nurnberg, 1810.
2Price, – – – $600.00
3The initial "W" is burned into the inside of the back just below the label, the back is in one piece of beautifully figured wood, with sides to match, the color of the varnish is a rich light brown, the scroll, neck, ribs, top and back are all genuine, the instrument being in perfect condition, only two small cracks on the top which have been artistically repaired. Medium model with a full rich tone of particular sweetness.
521 Joseph Kloz, Mittenwald, Copy of Nicolaus Amati, 1647.
6Price, – – – $750.00
7A beautiful specimen of the Luthier's art, the back is in two pieces of selected maple, with the ribs to match, the top is very fine, showing the skill of these early makers in the selection of their wood, the instrument as a whole is in fine condition, what few cracks there are having been skillfully repaired, the varnish is dark brown in color, shaded toward the sides. The model is full, possessing a very strong and powerful tone of great carrying power, yet notwithstanding of considerable sweetness.
9Our Professional Catalogue Containing a Complete List of New Violins, Bows, Strings, Etc., Mailed Upon Application.
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