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The violin: its famous makers and their imitators, 1875
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1A very fine Violin, by Stradiuarius; this instrument is considered matchless, being made in his best epoch, 1722—£200, (Vuillaume). 374. Another very fine Violin, by Stradiuarius; a beautiful specimen of that great maker, date 1700—£125. 275. Another by Stradiuarius, date 1710—£70. 376. Another, by Joseph Guarnerius; this instrument is celebrated for its extraordinary tone; it was formerly the property of Ole Bull—£105, (Hart). 377. Another, by Joseph Guarnerius; a beautiful specimen, formerly the property of Rode—£86. 379. A very beautiful Violin, by Joseph Guarnerius; a most perfect specimen—£260, (Hart). 382. A superb Violin, by Joseph Guarnerius; this instrument is considered matchless both for its tone and colour of varnish; it was formerly the property of Lafont—£135. 383. Another by the same maker; this instrument was also the property of Lafont—£101. 385. A very beautiful Violin, by Amati, formerly the property of the Marchese della Rosa—£40. 395. A very fine Tenor, by Amati; this instrument was late the property of Mr. Joseph Calkin, and formerly Bartolozzi's—45 guineas. 401. A very beautiful Tenor, by Stradiuarius, in case, with bow; this instrument is considered matchless; it was formerly the property of the late Lord Macdonald—£212. (Vuillaume). 402. Another fine Tenor, by Stradiuarius, in case—£64. 405. A very beautiful Violoncello, by Stradiuarius, known as the "General Kidd," in case; late the property of Sir William
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