His instruments deservedly fetch very high prices. Labels: '' Francesco Rugier (or Ruger) detto il Per in Cremona, 1686 " ; similar ones are dated 1645, 1665, and 1697. Rugier or Ruger is the Cremona patois rendering of Ruggeri; the word " Per" is similarly the equivalent of'' Pero.'' '' Francesco Ruggeri detto il Per Cremona, 1671." Three violins are known dated 1684. Viola in perfect condition. Origin Germany early 1900 Body length 39.8 cm Cabinet width above 18.8 cm Cabinet width below 22.5 cm Viola length 65.5 cm F-holes 8 cm Inner etiquette / paper label: Copy de Francesco Ruggieri ditto il per Cremona 1671 Four strings are tuned as c-g-d’-a ' Bow is missing. Back side Viola from 1 part Very good or excellent condition ... no tear or crack Delivery EU Transport - 120 - EU - or Pick Up in Antwerp