NICOLA, UTILI
Born at Castelbolognese (Italy), 1888. As a child very fond of music. Made guitars and mandolines for an Exhibition, 1904. Then started violin-making, and ultimately evolved an entirely new model by turning the four corners inwards. Highly appreciated in his own country, Switzerland, and America. Won first prize at Turin Exhibition, 1928 for a quartet of very handsome instruments. Flattish modelling. Guarnerian waist curves, sound-holes, and scroll. Magnificent workmanship in every department. Bass bar made with the grain transverse in order to make it stronger and to avoid cracking. Pure linseed oil varnish, virtually analogous to that of the classical makers. Applied thinly a large number of times, and allowed three months to dry when exposed to the sun all day. Result very fine. Highly flamed wood for backs. Undeniably splendid in wealth and purity of tone. Various labels, each lavishly ornamented.
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1922. Nicola
da Castel Bolognese
1923. Nicola da Castel Bolognese
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Utili Nicola, fabbricante
Castelbolognese. 1900
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di instrumenti a corda
Castelbolognese. 1904
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Nicola
Fece tili. Nel 1921
In Castelbolognese
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NICOLA, UTILI
Born at Castelbolognese (Italy), 1888. As a child very fond of music. Made guitars and mandolines for an Exhibition, 1904. Then started violin-making, and ultimately evolved an entirely new model by turning the four corners inwards. Highly appreciated in his own country, Switzerland, and America. Won first prize at Turin Exhibition, 1928 for a quartet of very handsome instruments. Flattish modelling. Guarnerian waist curves, sound-holes, and ...
Nicola,Utili
