A fine Italian violin, Mantua school, circa 1890, possibly by Stefano Scarampella, labelled Thomas Balestrieri Cremonens/Fecit Mantuae Anno 1754; the two-piece back of strong medium curl, the ribs and scroll similar, the table of medium grain, the varnish of an orange gold colour, the length of back 14in (35.7cm), in case