This fin de siecle violin was handmade around 1900 in the region now sometimes called "Musicon Valley," i.e. the Schönbach-Markneukirchen-Klingenthal "Musikwinkel" on the Czech-German border. This instruments is a fine historic piece that was hand-crafted well; its quality and sound place it far beyond compare with other, newer (usually of Chinese origin) instruments in its price range. The transparent yet intense shiny reddish-orange finish and light patina suggest that the violin was well loved. The instrument is in very good undamaged condition and has been professionally adjusted by our luthier. The violin's balanced and orchestral sound is warm, sweet and somewhat mellow.