Alfred Lanini violin, 1921, San Jose | Metzler Violinssweet, supple, lively About the Instrument This violin has a gorgeous sweetness that traverses across its upper and lower registers. It has a lush apricot varnish over a golden ground with tight, curly flames on its single piece back. These flames also run nicely along the ribs and neck. A. LANINI. CAL. is stamped near the endpin. This instrument is a lovely example of Laninis work, having been completed relatively early in his career. Interior label