A little more info...
Greetings!
The "bad" news: The original Forster Label is not visible. But there is a restoration lablel from Steve Reiley (of Guarneri House). It refers to the bass as "in the style of Wm. Forster".
The good news is that the my principal spent some time talking with Steve about this particular bass. It turns out that it's a "hybrid". It had it's top replaced at some point. The new top was carved by Morris, who's basses are even more highly regarded than Forster, evidently. I didn't find Morris in Elgar, but I'm happy to believe Steve's opinion. Steve said that there is a Morris label on the top.
So, I apologize, Ken, for not being able to get you a good shot or reading of the original label.
Here are a few pics....not the highest quality.
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