Violin

Rudolf Pilsel said an absence of training and ban on materials threatens the future of his industry.

"I had a gut reaction when I first held it that it was genuine," says Dr Paul Wingfield.

A man is arrested on suspicion of theft after musician David Lopez Ibanez's violin was stolen.

David Lopez Ibanez says the theft of his 18th Century violin is "a musician's worst nightmare".

The 18th century violin was allegedly stolen on 18 February from The Marquess Tavern in Islington.

The violin played as Titanic sank in the Hollywood film could fetch £60k when it is auctioned in Wiltshire.

The instrument is worth a six-figure sum but also holds a lot of emotional value.