Giovanni Battista Rogeri, Brescia, 1680
Small Violin: 44718
Labeled, "Franciscus Ruggeri / fecit Cremona 1658."
Back: Two-piece of narrow curl ascending from the joint
Top: of medium grain at the joint, broadening slightly at the flanks
Scroll: Later Milanese of medium curl
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Orange-brown
Length of back: 34.7 cm
References
Sotheby Parke Bernet Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, April 5, 1977, New York, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, New York (illustrated)