A very good violin from the house of Laberte, labelled D.Soriot, Luthier. ( house of Laberte is Marc Laberte, Laberte Magnie and Labert Humbert Freres, all of whom were related ) . This was one of their top quality models based on the original mid 19th. century maker D.Soriot. The violin has a circular brand inside on the back which is probably the monogram of the actual maker of this instrument. It is a well made violin with attention paid to the finer details such as the F holes, button and fine carving to the scroll. The back length is 14.3/16 inches (36.1cm.), set up with boxwood and rosewood fittings, new Dominant strings and supplied in a new case. This is a violin with a lovely lyrical tone, excellent in the upper register and with a warm sonorous bass. Recommended!