A neapolitan violin
By Niccolo Gagliano
Labelled Nicolaus Gagliano Filius/Alexandri fecit Neap. 1757; the one piece back of medium curl, the ribs similar, the scroll plain, the later top by another hand of medium grain, the varnish of a yellow brown color, the length of back 13 13/16in (351mm), with case (3)