Offered here is a German Master 4/4 Violin from 1920 which bears no label.The back measures 14 1/4 inches, a German measurement. This violin has no real problems at all meaning NO CRACKS! There are the usual scuffs and scrapes to the varnish one would expect from a violin this age. I took this one to a violin shop and had it professionally set up. (Pegs readjusted, new bridge and sound post) It requires no further work. Because of that, the start price will be higher (You get what you ...pay for) The sound is very robust for SOLO PLAYING. You will be heard!!! The violin has excellent construction. The wood is excellent fine grain spruce on the table (top) and choice flamed maple on the ribs, back, neck. I estimate the violin was made in or around 1920 in Mittenwald Germany. Violin shops in the USA might retail this violin for more than $2000. Look up Christopher Reutinger on Google to know your seller. I have appraised violins for State Farm for over 45 years and this violin is really worth $2000. The violin is sold as is and as pictured. The violin comes WITHOUT BOW. It will be shipped in an old case securely by USPS Ground unless you need it sooner. What you see is what you get. Be sure before you bid and ask questions. This auction is meant for the USA only. Overseas shipping is available for an extra $80.