Up for auction is a interesting old vintage mid/late1800s "Mittenwald" 2 pc. back full size violin for restoration. The lightly figured 2 pc curly maple back measures 14 1/8 by 8 inches. The violin is lined and has 4 corner blocks. There are no bassbar or soundpost cracks on the violin. The scroll and the pegbox are in good condition. The pegs turn smoothly and the fingerboard is in good condition. There is no soundpost and there are no open seams. The violin is labelled as a "Mittenwa...ld Germany Anno 1885." (please check pics). The top and scroll look to be replacements and to be American made (please check pics). The violin is for restoration. The violin has age related scratches/wearmarks on the varnish (please check pics). The top of the violin has a hairline on the upper bass side F hole (please check pics). The neck appears to be slightly loose. Please check pics. and email questions. More pics. available upon request. This interesting old vintage violin will need restoration to become playable. Please bid accordingly. Highest bidder wins. Low open with no reserve.