On offer is an old fine full sized master violin, labeled: "Heinrich Th. Heberlein jr. Markneukirchen 1891 Imitation: Antonius Stradiuarius". The instrument is ready to play with no cracks and good rosewood set up. The violin has two pieces back made from beautiful softly flamed maple with matched sides, neck and scroll; the table is likewise matching of high quality, straight high grained spruce. The purfling has been painstakingly inlaid front and back. Original golden amber varnish remains in excellent condition. The whole length of the violin is 58,7 cm and the back 35,5 cm. The width of the upper bouts: 16,5 cm; middle bouts: 11,1 cm; lower bouts: 20,5 cm. Any questions I will endeavor to answer in a polite timely manner. Shipping worldwide insured. We are a virtual and accessible auction house dedicated to fine-stringed instruments, bows, and accessories. We bring collectors, musicians, and enthusiasts together from around the globe to explore a curated selection of exceptional instruments. There are certificates from our company available for extra charge 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.