Instruments in this collection were carefully collected to demonstrate the fine luthier skills of the Pittsburgh area of the past. Please contact us if you would like more details, pictures, pricing, or if you would like to personally see any of the instruments listed. All instruments listed are currently for sale. Instruments in this collection are preferred to be sold together.

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Violins

Gabriel François Violin anno

1898

Gabriel Francois Violin anno 1898 front
Gabriel Francois Violin anno 1898 back
Gabriel Francois Violin anno 1898 left
Gabriel Francois Violin anno 1898 left scroll
Gabriel Francois Violin anno 1898 right
Gabriel Francois Violin anno 1898 right scroll
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Frank Bestow Violin anno

1899

Frank Bestow Violin anno 1899 front
Frank Bestow Violin anno 1899 back
Frank Bestow Violin anno 1899 left
Frank Bestow Violin anno 1899 left scroll
Frank Bestow Violin anno 1899 right
Frank Bestow Violin anno 1899 right scroll
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Joseph Kaye Violin anno 1901

Joseph Kaye Violin anno 1901 front
Joseph Kaye Violin anno 1901 back
Joseph Kaye Violin anno 1901 left
Joseph Kaye Violin anno 1901 left scroll
Joseph Kaye Violin anno 1901 right
Joseph Kaye Violin anno 1901 right scroll
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François & Kaye anno 1902

Francois _ Joseph Kaye Violin anno 1902 front
Francois _ Joseph Kaye Violin anno 1902 back
Francois _ Joseph Kaye Violin anno 1902 left
Francois _ Joseph Kaye Violin anno 1902 left scroll
Francois _ Joseph Kaye Violin anno 1902 right
Francois _ Joseph Kaye Violin anno 1902 right scroll
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Gabriel François Violin anno

1921

Gabriel Francois Violin anno 1921 front
Gabriel Francois Violin anno 1921 back
Gabriel Francois Violin anno 1921 left
Gabriel Francois Violin anno 1921 left scroll
Gabriel Francois Violin anno 1921 right
Gabriel Francois Violin anno 1921 right scroll
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Joseph Kaye Violin anno

1937

Joseph Kaye Violin anno 1937 front
Joseph Kaye Violin anno 1937 back
Joseph Kaye Violin anno 1937 left
Joseph Kaye Violin anno 1937 left scroll
Joseph Kaye Violin anno 1937 right
Joseph Kaye Violin anno 1937 right scroll
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