An English violin by George Craske labelled Made by George Craske/and sold by/William E. Hill & Sons, London and inscribed George Craske at the top of the inside back; the one-piece back of almost plain wood, the ribs and scroll of medium figure, the table of medium to open grain, the varnish of an orange colour, the length of back 14in. (35.6cm), in case with two bows