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The Hawley Collection of violins, 1904
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1THE HAWLEY COLLECTION OF VIOLINS
3violins it reached Paris through the agency of Luigio Tarisio, who sold it to his friend J. B. Vuillaume. With the remainder of the Hawley collection, it was secured by Messrs. Lyon & Healy, and in 1902 was sold to Mr. O. B. Schley. The measurements of the Hawley Maggini are to be found in the table of measurements.
5Few violins command the reverence of the Hawley Maggini. With its tone awakes the voices of three hundred years ago. When its G string first gave forth its deep sobbing note, all the great names in violin building and violin playing were yet concealed in the mists of the future. When for the last time its plaintive song breaks forth will they all, all be forgotten?
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