Posted by Thinker on Mar 22, 2010 in
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Who can reject this Tassel Tote bag from Dooney & Bourke handbags? Well dare we declare not a soul!
We named this handbag obviously because of the tassels which you can see on both right and left sides. This tote bag has two outside pockets plus a spacious interior. It has one as well at the center which makes it more exciting. It is constructed of wonderful cloth, only Dooney & Bourkey typically offer! If you are looking for a loud handbag that will not give you an exaggerated look, this Tassel Tote from Dooney and Bourke fits you! Be in style and fashion and enchant every person you pass on the streets.
This showy totebag can compliment an informal skinny jeans and shirt, an uncomplicated dress or even shorts. You should not buy new pairs of shoes because this bag, with out a doubt, will capture peoples eyes. You wont be needing too many accessories like earrings, necklaces or bling blings. This particular handbag on it’s own can pump up your style and look!
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Posted by Thinker on Mar 22, 2010 in
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Antique violins are instruments of true beauty and value that can be appreciated by collectors and musicians in equal measure. Some violins can be hundreds of years old and sometimes sell for millions of dollars. Just as with scultpture and paintings, the value is often in the rich history behind the instrument, it’s story. There a numerous varieties of antique violins, many made by such consumate craftsmen as Amati, Stradivari, Vuillaume, Amati, Bergonzi, Guarneri, Gasparo da Salo, Stainer. There is also a wide variety of antique violins available, some of them one-of-a-kind treasures.
It was in Italy in the late 16th century that the first violins made their debut Probably the most renowned of antique violins are those made by Stradivarius. What is not widely known is that an entire family was responsible for the making of “Stradivarius” violins, the Italian luthier Stradivari family. Most notable among their members was Antonio Stradivari Some Stradivarius violins are even now being played by top performers around the world.
Many have argued that Stradivarius is the pinnacle of violins.Now, it is possible to buy a Stradivarius copy.A Stradivarius made in the 1680s, or during Stradivari’s Brescian period from 1690-1700, could be worth several hundred thousand dollars or more on auction, at today’s prices and some reproductions as with the Antonius Stradivarius cremonensis made in Czechoslovakia and Germany in the early and mid 1700s by a different maker are said to be worth between 2000 to 3000 dollars. It is estimated that only 700 authentic Stradivarius violins exist, and for this reason they are a sought after investment. The rarity of authentic Stradivarius violins has lead to the manufacture of many copies. All real “Strads” have a label that states in Latin, “Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis Faciebat Anno” (“made in Cremona by Antonio Stradivari”) with a date at the end of the inscription.
In fact, replicas began to appear in earnest from the mid-19th century onwards. The aim of these replicas was to provide students and music enthusiasts with an opportunity to purchase a similarly designed instrument at a fraction of the cost. This practice of emulating the classical designs of great violin makers continues even today.This strategy makes sense when people realize that the basic design of the violin has been relatively unchanged since the 18th century as such antique violins have also provided models for current Violin makers to follow.
Cremona was to be the scene for another renowned family of violin craftsmen. The Amati’s were prolific from about 1549-1740.In fact, it is possible to buy an antique italian violin today due to violin making families. Amongst the earliest Amatis responsible for their renown was Andrea Amati. Nicolo Amati is famous for improving the Amati violin by producing instruments capable of yielding greater power of tone.Subsequent improvements in the tonal quality and power can be attributed to Nicolo Amati. Indeed, historical records indicate that the now famous Antonio Stradivari was apprenticed to Nicolo from the age of 11 onwards. Sadly, Amati violins are not nearly as numerous as Strads. The few in existence are mostly housed within museums around the world.
So it is that, antique violins are like priceless heirlooms that not only hold their value, but increase in value over time. Their appeal lies in their history and beauty – both in terms of sound and look. Who has played the instrument? What were their stories? Who listened and where? All these questions make up the mystique of the antique violin.
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