A very fine antique 4/4 violin, labeled David Tecchler liutaro fecit Romae anno 1720. The instrument is in ready to play condition with tears, wears, small old repaired crack to right f-hole, small repair to peg-box, good ebony and rosewood set up, master made bridge and new strings. The violin has an excellent medium grained spruce of the top and one piece back of softly flamed maple with matched sides, neck and scroll. Rich golden amber varnish shows an amazing wooden choice. The whole length of the violin is 592 mm and the back 361 mm. The width of the upper bouts: 169 mm; middle bouts: 115 mm; lower bouts: 204 mm. The sound is very good, powerful, deep and rich, suitable for soloist. Shipping worldwide insured