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The Strad; a monthly journal for professionals and amateurs of all stringed instruments played with the bow, 1890
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1CARR'S CELEBRATED VIOLINS
2ALL HAND MADE
3OVER 1,000 TO SELECT FROM
5BEAUTIFUL COPIES OF THE OLD MASTERS.—Stradivarius, Amati, Guarnerius, Ruggeri, Carlo Bergonzia, Duke, Gaspar da Salo, Anton Mendlessohn, Gio. Paolo Maggini, Andreas Hartmann, Tononi Bolognesi, Storiono, Alessandro Gagliano, Nicolaus Bernhardt. Also the Grand Concert, Excelsior, Conservatory, Academy, etc., etc. I make a very important Speciality of Violins and Send Thousands to all parts of the Kingdom, and I only quote for Reliable Instruments that will sell well and give customers more than satisfaction. I import these Violins direct from the actual workshops in Austria, France and Saxony, where they are made expressly to my order by experienced workmen, and by placing immense orders during the summer months when they are slack I am enabled to buy cheaper and to get much better quality than Retailers and small dealers who only buy small quantities in the busy season. Violinists, Teachers, Advertisers, Pawnbrokers, Music Sellers and the Profession will soon find my Violins are the most profitable to handle as their prices are very moderate, and in accordance with their superior quality are acknowledged the
7BEST VALUE IN THE MARKET
8PRICES—2s. 6d., 4s. 6d., 5s. 6d., 6s., 6s. 6d., 7s. 6d., 8s. 6d., 9s. 6d. 10s., 10s. 6d., 12s. 6d., 15s., 17s. 6d., 20s., 22s. 6d., 25s., 27s. 6d., 30s., 42s., 52s. 6d., 63s., &c., &c.
10THE PAGANINI ORCHESTRAL VIOLINS
11I am SOLE WHOLESALE AGENT for Great Britain and the Colonies for the above.
13These Fine Violins are only made in Stradivarius models by special workmen, with fine selected wood. Splendid workmanship the construction and finish will bear the inspection of the most critical eye. THE CREMONAS OF THE FUTURE. Highly polished. The varnish is fine golden or dark brown shaded. The tailpiece, pegs and end button are elaborately inlaid with pearl etc. The tone and attractive appearance will make this a popular and first class Selling Line. Will Retail at a Big Profit.
15WHOLESALE PRICE—£1 1s. 0d. each
17Also Bows, Cases, Violas, Violoncellos, Double Basses, Fittings, Guitars, Banjos, Mandolines, Autoharps, Metronomes, Clarionets Bassoons, Oboes, Flageolets, Concert Flutes, Piccolos, Cornets, Sopranos, Contraltos, Tenor Horns, Trombones, Baritones, Euphoniums, Circular or Upright Bombardons, French Horns, Bass and Side Drums, Triangles, Cymbals, Musettes, Concertinas, Melodeons, Musical Albums, Dulcimers, Music Stands, Bugles, Harmoniflutes, Band Lamps, Conductors' Batons, American Organs, Pianos, Harmoniums, Organettes, etc. Immense assortment of superior Hand Made Violin, Banjo, Guitar and Mandoline Strings at Startling prices.
19I WANT 50,000 MUSICIANS to send at once for my Beautiful Large Illustrated Wholesale Catalogues (post free anywhere). You will find it the Best one issued. My Instruments and my Prices take the cake, and don't you forget it. "Hurry up," it may save you pounds.
21THOMAS CARR
22WHOLESALE AND EXPORT WAREHOUSE
2320, LONG WYRE STREET, COLCHESTER, ENGLAND
24Mention THE STRAD when writing for Catalogue
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