Mark Schwartz Violins

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William Forster, Jr.   (C. 1810)

Dark Brown Finish, two-piece top and back.

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Raymond Schryer Quartet

(2002 VSA Silver Medal Winner)

Ferdinand Gagliano (C. 1780)

Two-piece spruce top. Two-piece back. Ribs are maple. Varnish is an orange-brown color.

F. Gagliano has been authenticated by Jacques Francais located in New York, Ny, Guarneri House located in Grand Rapids, Mi, and William E. Hill & Sons, London.

"The instrument which we consider to be a good and characteristic example of the maker's work, has been slightly reduced in size at top." - William E. Hill & Sons

Gagliano repair record:
8-31-2001 - Guarneri House (patched lower top, patched upper block, and rib restoration.)

Nicholas Chappuy (C. 1740)

Chappuy worked at Mirecourt and Paris. He passed away in 1784.

• Top - two piece spruce
• Back - two piece maple
• Varnish - golden-brown

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Morgan Anderson Bows

Quartet - Created from the same tree. All have gold mounts.

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Steven Reiley Cello Bow

Has a gold mount.

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