Callier-Scollard Violins
Craig Scollard

50 E. Green St. Suite 142
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 795-2870

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Thu, Fri, Sat 2:00 to 5:00

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142 and then the CALL button:

Photos from Frank J. Callier Violin Shop | Sunset Blvd Location

These photographs offer a rare glimpse inside one of Frank J. Callier’s early violin shops—possibly the original location at 5831 Sunset Boulevard, preceding his well-known shop at Sunset and Bronson in Hollywood. The images capture the atmosphere of a time when craftsmanship and tradition were at the heart of Callier’s work.

Musical Library Musical Library
Closeup of Frank J. Callier Closeup of Frank J. Callier
The Shop The Shop
Frank J. Callier in the shop Frank J. Callier in the shop
Sales Room Sales Room
 

 

Step into the world of Frank J. Callier, a master craftsman whose legacy shaped the art of violin and bow making in early 20th-century America. This section offers a deeper look at the places, people, and pieces that defined his journey—from his early violin shops in San Antonio and Hollywood to the instruments he meticulously created. Explore rare documents, historic photographs, exposition memorabilia, and personal items like his printing plates and the pocket violin made for Dave Rubinoff. Whether you're a luthier, historian, or simply curious, these pages invite you to experience the rich story behind the Callier Violin Shop and the man who built it.

 

 


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Old Pics
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Thursday, 06/25/2015
Janine
How great to see the old pictures of Callier Violins.

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