Joseph Lees Warsley, England Violin, 1842, label inside the body reading: "Transcription of the maker's handwriting upon the underneath side of the top of this violin reads as follows: Joseph Lees Warsley England 1842 / Transcribed by John A. Gould & Sons Boston-Mass," includes a bow and a soft-backed case. Bridge disconnected to the body and tailpiece partially attached. Case: 11.5" H x 30" W x 5.5" D. Provenance: From the estate of a prominent Chinese musician. Keywords: Music, Strings, Musical instruments, Antique

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