Labelled Joh

Beautiful and ancient violin with label Johann Bapt. Schweitzer Hieronymi Amati Pestini 1813, complete with original bow and its case, inside the case compartment found packets containing the strings as shown in the photo, conditions as in detailed photos. Brand: Joh. Bapt. Schweitzer as reported on the label Type of instrument/accessories: Violin 4/4 with rigid case and bow Where produced (country): Austria. The label reads Joh. Bapt. Schweitzer, a name associated with Vienna violin-making tradition. Serial number: Not visible / not detected. Color: Amber honey with varnish darkened by age and use. Wood type body/neck: Top plate: European spruce Back: figured maple (flame maple) in two pieces Ribs: figured maple Neck and scroll: maple Fingerboard: ebony (or ebonized wood) Peg type: Black ebony-style pegs. Pickup type: No pickup present. Neck joint type: Set-in Any replaced parts: Stringing probably replaced over time. Any damage: Normal signs of wear and varnish discoloration. Obvious wear of the scroll and varnish. Any necessary repairs: General check by a luthier. Probable replacement of strings before professional use. Shipping method: Rigid case. Packaging with bubble wrap and double box. Insured courier with traceability. Notes on the internal label: The label appears as: "Joh. Bapt. Schweitzer" "fecit ad formam Hieronymi Amati ... 1813" The violins and bows described as 'certified' or 'attributed' include images of their respective certificates and are therefore considered to have a higher documented level of certainty regarding luthier, origin, and age than instruments described only as 'labeled' (violins) or 'stamped' (bows), for which we do not provide any guarantee of any kind.

Estimate:$180.39

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