An interesting violin, possibly Venetian, labelled Antonius Stradiuarius Cremonensis, Faciebat Anno 17**, the two-piece back of medium to broad curl ascending from the centre joint, the ribs similar, the head of faint narrow curl, the table of fine grain in the centre opening out towards the flanks, the varnish of a golden-brown colour, the length of back 13 15/16in. (355mm)