Giovanni Tononi, Bologna, 1699
Violin: 48526
Bearing its original label, "Joannes Tunonus fecit Bouonia in Platea Pauaglionis Anno Domini 1699."
Back: Two-piece, somewhat plain
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 35.2 cm
Upper bouts: 16.2 cm
Middle bouts: 11.4 cm
Lower bouts: 20.3 cm
Provenance
| in 1923 | Violet Vaughan |
| ... | ... |
| in 1959 | Sold by Puttick & Simpson |
| 1959-1992 | Gerald Segelman |
| from 1992 | Segelman Trust |
Known players
Violet Vaughan
Certificates & Documents
Letter: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1960)
Certificate: Joseph Chanot, London (1935) before 1935
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References
The Cremona, Rev. A. Willan, The Sanctuary Press, London, August 17, 1908 (illustrated)- Joannes Tononi
- Mr Black's Violins: The extraordinary obsession of Gerald Segelman, Andrew Hooker, Cozio Publishing, Boston