A violin, Markneukirchen, Guarneri model, labelled 873/G. Ph. Hofmann/Geigenbauer in Markneukirchen/No: II Anno 1928 PH and branded P.H. on the bottom rib; the two-piece back of broad curl, the ribs and scroll similar, the table of medium grain, the varnish of a red colour, the length of back 13 15/16in. (35.4cm)