A very fine antique 4/4 violin, labeled Paolo Antonio Testore figlio / di Carlo Giuseppe Testore / in Contrada Larga di Mila- / no al Segno dell Acquila. The instrument is in ready to play condition with tears, wears, small old repaired crack to tailpiece and small repaired f-hole crack, new rosewood set up, new master made bridge and new strings. The violin has an excellent medium to high grained spruce of the top and two pieces back of not flamed maple with matched sides, neck and scroll. Rich golden amber varnish shows an amazing wooden choice. The whole length of the violin is 588 mm and the back 357 mm. The width of the upper bouts: 169 mm; middle bouts: 110 mm; lower bouts: 205 mm. The sound is very good, powerful, deep and rich, suitable for soloist. Shipping worldwide insured