A French violin by Charles J. B. Collin-Mzin1896, labelled Ch.J.B.COLLIN-MZIN/Luthier Paris/... 1896; the two-piece back of bold curl, the ribs and scroll similar, the table of fine to medium grain, the varnish of a dark yellow brown colour, the length of back 14.1/8in (35.9cm), in case