Old violin, stamped Breton.

A very fine old french 4/4 violin, stamped Breton. The violin has an excellent high grained spruce of the top and two pieces back of narrow flamed maple with matched sides and scroll. The purfling is professionally executed and the edges are masterfully done. The original varnish of golden amber color remains in good condition. The whole length of the violin is 589 mm and the back 357 mm. The width of the upper bouts: 164 mm; middle bouts: 112 mm; lower bouts: 204 mm.