Violin: French Jtl Co., c1870 violin with label 'Grand Gerard'. Mid 20th century case with notation inside reads 'Made in France 1870s, Owned By Wm.R.Allen 378 North 1st Street Council Bluffs Iowa 1875 to Date in Allen & Westerdahl Familes. 1950 New York Appraised Value $370', a tidy sum in its day a fine instrument in excellent condition