German 4/4 violin Stainer Model c1850 Master made Mature warm sound

Fine old German Violin Circa 1850

The top is made of Two pieces of spruce and show regular and thin grain lines. The back is made of a single piece of faintly flamed maple. The ribs , neck, and scroll are made of the same wood, and original to the instrument. The varnish is amber-brown , on a golden ground.

The violin is in good condition with some important wear on the right edge near the f hole, showing it has been intensively played, which is always a good indication of a violins quality. the violin was made based on the Stainer model.  On the neck can be found a stamp in the form of a star. We do not know who used this stamp. Under the button, a pevious owner engraved his family name, ( Baumgartner ) Violin has just been fully setup and checked. New Aubert deluxe Bridge and sound post Evah Pirazzi Strings

A superb violin

Body Length : 360mm

Upper Bouts : 167mm

Middle bouts : 110mm

Lower bouts : 204mm

The violin has a pleasant mature sound, with some Baroque accents. Not a powerhouse but has a dry sweet sound, responsive and warm.  Would suit an advancing student wanting a mature older violin.