French Violin, with two piece flamed maple back and sides, red brown varnish , fitted in padded period case marked W.E. Hill and Sons, together with three bows. Length of back of violin35.3cm Condition report: The belly has heavy scratching and wear from bridge movement and general use. There are no cracks to either plates however the joint between the two halves of the back as well as the heel and the button and the fingerboard can be felt perhaps due to slight movement. Two of the bows need a re-hair and are in poor condition. The case shows significant wear from a hard working life.