This vintage Violin is in "very good" condition as described by the appraiser from Apple Baums Music in Tacoma WA. A copy of the letter from the appraiser will be sold with the violin: A Violin of French workmanship, early 20th century, labeled "LaFleur, Paris and London", and accompanied by a bill of sale from Rafael Carrabba 9-5-97 Top: two piece, quarter cut spruce, grain varying from wide to narrow. Back: two piece, quarter cut maple, showing a narrow, deep, regular figure descending slightly from the center join. Ribs, neck, and scroll: maple similar to the back. Varnish: orange -brown with edges of the scroll and the rib corners blackened. Fittings: ebony Condition: Very Good Replacement Value: $9,000 (nine thousand dollars) Body length: 358mm, upper bouts 166mm, middle bouts 111mm, lower bouts 206 mm, upper ribs 27mm, lower ribs 30 mm. It was owned by Barbra Neill who was a violin teacher and solo artist. A Bow is being sold separately on this site. Click below for pictures: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2504/3763724150_fb033e4cd9.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2475/3763729318_b476210abf.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3435/3763733556_ee37094209.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2482/3762946665_21ac49b815.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3436/3762933833_1c3d93f5f8.jpg Contact owner: Patrick Rojas Port Orchard, WA e-mail 2himbeglory@gmail.com Vendor will accept Paypal or cashier's check only