A good modern Italian viola by Ettore Soffriti, Ferrara, labelled Hector Soffriti filius Aloysj/fecit Ferrariae An. Dom. 1905 on the inside back and bottom bout; the two-piece back of medium curl, the ribs and scroll similar, the table of narrow to medium grain, the varnish of a red colour, the length of back 156in. (39cm), in case