Francesco Rugeri, Cremona, 1675
Violin: 40221
Labeled, "Francesco Ruger detto il Per in Cremona dell' anno 1676."
Back: Two-piece
Length of back: 35.2 cm
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: John & Arthur Beare, London (1965) Together with a letter of the same date explaining that the instrument was enlarged circa 1800, probably by John Betts.
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References
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 19, 2001, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)