A very fine antique italian 4/4 violin, labeled Nicolaus Bergonzi Cremonensis faciebat Anno 1781. The instrument remains in good condition with no cracks. The violin has an excellent straight high grained spruce of the top and two pieces back of narrow flamed maple with matched sides. The purfling is professionally executed and the edges are masterfully done. The varnish of golden brown color remains in good condition. The whole length of the violin is 592 mm and the back 355 mm. The width of the upper bouts: 160 mm; middle bouts: 115 mm; lower bouts: 200 mm. Insured shipping worldwide Violins and bows described as 'certified' or 'attributed' include images of their certificates and are therefore considered to have a higher degree of documented certainty regarding maker, origin, and age than instruments described only as 'labelled' (violins) or 'stamped' (bows), for which we provide no guarantee of any kind