£50,000 - £80,000
Italian violin by and labelled Joseph Ceruti filius Joannis Baptiste Cremonensis fecit anno 18**, the two piece back of wild flame with similar wood to the head, the sides of a medium curl, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a light reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14 1/16", 35.70cm
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* This violin is sold with a certificate of authenticity from William E. Hill & Sons dated 5th January 1959
There does not appear to be any serious condition issues with this violin, just expected wear and tear from playing and age clearly visible in the images, personal viewing always advised where possible.
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