Old Violin from Germany, 1850s vintage Start Price USD 800.00 Current Price USD 800.00 Time Left - Bid Count 1 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, October 05, 2008 End Time Sunday, October 12, 2008 Location Highlands, NC See more about 'Old Violin from Germany, 1850s vintage' Description This was my Grandmother's violin.  I would rather have it being played than gathering dust.  It has a written appraisal for $2000.  The following information has been taken from that appraisal...   Instrument:  4/4 Violin, circa 1850   Maker-type-model: Matthias Neuner – inscribed under fingerboard.  Label: Jacobus Stainer in Absam 1660   Workmanship:  excellent   Condition: good to excellent   Back: 1 piece slab-cut birdseye maple   Belly: 1 piece med grain Haselfichte-spruce-narrow grain on E side   Neck & Scroll: match back – birdseye maple   Interior work: excellent – typical Mittenwald-Tyrol work   Varnish: original, shaded yellow brown/red brown- soft texture.  Shows wear at contact points.   Remarks:  Top and back have no cracks.  Violin is sound.  Neck has been broken and original button replaced.  This repair is strong and correct but detracts from appearance & value.   Case and bow are included.   Buyers pays shipping. Place a Bid!