• A Historically Important Violin by Antonio Stradivari, c.1670

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  • An Exceptional Violin Bow by E. Sartory G/T, 1915

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  • An Exceptional E. Sartory Violin Bow made for Expo. 1906

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  • A Rare Italian Violin by Giacomo Zanoli, Verona, c.1750

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  • Notable Sale: An Important Italian Violin by Marino Capicchioni, 1960

  • Notable Sale: W. E. Hill "Ex-Grumiaux"

  • Currently Available: Violins by G. Fiorini, A. Poggi, J.B. Vuillaume; Bows by F.X. Tourte, D. Peccatte, E. Sartory.

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