A Dutch violin, Amsterdam school, circa 1700, labelled Antonius & Hieronymus Fr. Amati/Cremonen Andrea Fil F 1590; the two-piece back of medium curl, the ribs and scroll similar, the top of fine to medium grain, the varnish of a red colour, the length of back 14in (356mm), in case with silver-mounted bow stamped H.R. Pfretzschner