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On the trail of a 1708 Stradivari: J.T. Carrodus and a mystery violin
In an addendum to his article in the June 2023 issue, Gennady Fillimonov uncovers how a 1708 Stradivari violin was mistaken for a cello, and other sundry observations
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A mystery collector: On the trail of a Russian nobleman
Gennady Filimonov investigates a mysterious collector known in many publications as ‘a Russian nobleman’
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In Focus: An 1856 Giuseppe Rocca violin
David Bonesy examines a violin based on the ‘Alard’ Guarneri ‘del Gesù’
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David Rattray examines an instrument by the Edinburgh maker
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In Focus: A 1660 Jacob Stainer viola
Bradley Strauchen-Scherer takes a closer look at a viola from one of the most important makers of the violin family
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Bow maker James Tubbs - From the archive: June 1913
Towry Piper gives an account of the life and work of London bow maker James Tubbs (below), still going strong at the age of 78
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In Focus: a 1902 Enrico Rocca violin
Alberto Giordano examines a violin from maker with an interesting past
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In Focus: A c.1718 Daniel Parker violin
John Dilworth takes a closer look at a violin by the English maker
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In Focus: A 1669 Richard Meares bass viol
Shem Mackey takes a look at a Meares bass viol with distinctive carved head
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In Focus: A 1701 David Tecchler cello
Julian Hersh examines a cello by the most renowned maker of the Roman school
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In focus: A violin by Giuseppe Guarneri ‘filius Andreae’ c.1710
Gennady Filimonov explores Giuseppe Guarneri’s c.1710 violin
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One serious collection: the instruments of Baron Knoop
During his lifetime, the German collector owned more than 40 fine instruments, including two Stradivari quartets. Check out the full list here
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In Focus: An 1819 David Stirrat violin
David Rattray examines an instrument by the Edinburgh maker
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In Focus: A 1660 Jacob Stainer viola
Bradley Strauchen-Scherer takes a closer look at a viola from one of the most important makers of the violin family
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Bow maker James Tubbs - From the archive: June 1913
Towry Piper gives an account of the life and work of London bow maker James Tubbs (below), still going strong at the age of 78
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In Focus: a 1902 Enrico Rocca violin
Alberto Giordano examines a violin from maker with an interesting past
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In Focus: A c.1718 Daniel Parker violin
John Dilworth takes a closer look at a violin by the English maker
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