José Contreras I, Madrid, 1767
Violin: 47675
Labeled, "Matriti Per Granademsem Josephum Contreras ann 1767."
Back: One-piece with curl ascending to the right
Top: of even narrow grain
Scroll: of wood similar to back
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Red-brown on a golden-brown ground
Length of back: 36.1 cm
References
Phillip's Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 20, 1997, London, Phillip's, Phillip's, London (illustrated)- The Strad, February, 2010, Newsquest Specialist Media, London (illustrated)