A very fine antique 4/4 violin, labeled Augustinus Chappuy ... Fecit Anno 1771. The instrument is in ready to play condition with tears, old repaired cracks on the top, grafted scroll, bushed peg-holes, new ebony set up, new master made bridge and new strings. The violin has an excellent straight high grained spruce of the top and one piece back of not flamed maple. Rich golden amber varnish shows an amazing wooden choice. The whole length of the violin is 593 mm and the back 356 mm. The width of the upper bouts: 163 mm; middle bouts: 109 mm; lower bouts: 202 mm. The sound is very deep, rich, powerful, suitable for soloist. Shipping worldwide