On offer is an old fine full sized master violin, labeled: "Jacobus Stainer in Absam prope Oenipontum 17(07)?". Also stamped Stainer on the back. The instrument is ready to play with new rosewood pegs. No cracks. Some tears and wears to the original golden amber varnish. The violin has two pieces back made from beautiful flamed maple with matched sides; the table is likewise matching of high quality, high grained spruce. The purfling has been painstakingly inlaid front and back. The whole length of the violin is 58,6 cm and the back 35,7 cm. The width of the upper bouts: 16,3 cm; middle bouts: 11,1 cm; lower bouts: 20,2 cm. Any questions I will endeavor to answer in a polite timely manner. Shipping worldwide insured!