G.B. Gabrielli violin, 1763, Florence, with Ifshin certificate | Metzler Violins[further details about this instrument are forthcoming] About the Instrument This violin's caramel varnish is applied over a golden ground, bringing out the medium curl tiger flame that falls slightly from the center joint of its two piece maple back. A similar figure runs along the ribs and scroll. This instrument is somewhat smaller than most full sized violins, as is common of this luthiers patterns. This violin is in good condition and ready to be