English violin branded Paschen with Baroque set-up - follower of Lockey Hill c1770

Antique English violin stamped "Pashen London" below button. The number "4" inked internally.

Has a letter of opinion from John Dilworth "Follower of Lockey Hill, London ca 1780".

Original neck with original top block fixing.

Original bass bar.

Two piece maple back with matching ribs.

Amber varnish.

Delightful dainty scroll.

Repairs to front, not bassbar or soundpost areas. Some replacement wood. Minor repairs to pegbox.

New baroque set-up with ebony and boxwood fittings, gut strings by Optima and Goldbrokat E string.

LOB: 355/6mm