Old violin, labeled Antonius Gragnani fecit Liburni anno 1795.

A very fine master violin, labeled Antonius Gragnani fecit Liburni anno 1795. The violin has a straight high grained spruce of the top and two pieces back of strongly flamed maple with matched sides, neck and scroll. The purfling is professionally executed and the edges are masterfully done. The varnish of golden amber color remains in good condition with some tears and wears on top. The whole length of the violin is 586 mm and the back 359 mm. The width of the upper bouts: 168 mm; middle bouts: 111 mm; lower bouts: 210 mm.