Violin is in excellent original condition. We recently restored it in out in house repair shop and it is 100% ready to play!! When it came to us the end block seams were loose at the back and top, with removed the top and the violin has full corner blocks linings and is extremely well made. We repaired all with hot hide glue just like it would've been made with. It does not say 'Master Art', which would indicate John's bench made instruments but this one appears to be of top tier quality. It has a very faint hand written date of March 6th 1909 signed by John Juzek. Pro setup with D'Addario Helicore strings feels great!! Sound quality to instruments double the price!! Looking for a worthy player!!