The top of this classical Cremonese violin is made from spruce from Val di Fiemme of a very fine grain, and the two-piece back of local Italian field maple. The varnish is of golden-orange color on a deep golden-brown ground. The refined crafstmanship is notable on its fine shaped edges and corners and on its elegant arching.

This fine violin is a great example of Ceruti’s late work, presenting the remarkable craftsmanship achieved by the maker through his career. A milestone of the end of the classical period on Cremonese violin making. This instrument translates the context in which it was crafted. The back of the violin presents several restorations, that are all, however, original. At that period, with the high cost of the material, it was common that makers would buy large quantities of wood to get it at a lower price. These wood stocks were then often unproperly seasoned, left with its cork, attracting termites. Considering the difficult access and high costs of the material, it was out of question to not use it anyway. The maker repaired the wood during the crafting process. This violin stands out for its elegance, notable on its refined purfling and light edges, the clear beautiful golden varnish, and the precise cut of the f-holes.