A fine English viola attributed to Vincenzo Panormo labelled Vincenzo Panormo/Of Palermo Fecit/Anno 1787; the two-piece back of broad curl decorated with purfled lozenges, the ribs of small figure, the head of almost plain wood, the table of medium to open grain, the varnish of a golden colour, the length of back 15 13/16in. (40.2cm), in case