A G.W. HOFMANN VIOLIN with two piece back

A G.W. HOFMANN VIOLIN with two piece back, notched sound holes, ebony turners, printed maker's label, Dublin, signed and dated 1926, length of back 14", overall length 23 1/4", together with an unmarked bow, 29" long, contained in original blue velvet lined and fitted case with Hofmann label (3) (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT) Provenance: Sold with original signed mss. letter to a Mr Franklin, dated 1931 setting out the properties of the violin, case and another bow, total original cost £23 12/- 0d